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BCWS
— budgeted cost for work scheduled
I/W
— in work
LSPPS
— Logistics Support Plan for Preoperational Support
OPS
— Operations
E&L
— engineering and lab
DD/HH:MM:SS
— Day/Hour:Minute:Second
LAN
— Local Area Network
AU
— Accounting Unit
USA
— United States of America
CMCS
— Centralized Maintenance Computer System
US
— United States of America
FSCM
— Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (replaced by CAGE code)
H2O2
— Hydrogen Peroxide
DELOG
— design engineering logistics
I&ES
— information and electronics system
FLSA
— Fair Labor Standards Act
I/OC
— input/output controller
K-LOAD
— constant load
ROM
— Read-Only Memory
BRDF
— Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function
CAD-OPS
— computer-aided design costing for operations
A&COTA
— Assembly and Checkout Technical Analysis
C&CS
— command and control subsystem
POC
— Point Of Contact
B-L
— bill of lading
I/OU
— input/output unit
E/OCM
— electromagnetic/optical countermeasure
JAEL
— JSC Avionics Engineering Laboratory
CCTV
— Closed-circuit television
C/SSR
— Cost/Schedule Status Report
ASAP
— As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
FTE
— Full Time Equivalent
ANSI
— American National Standards Institute, Inc.
A&TA
— Assembly and Test Area
LIFO
— Last In, First Out
H/B
— hyperbaric
TIM
— Technical Interchange Meeting
J-BOX
— Junction Box
ISAR
— Inverse Synthetic-Aperture Radar
DR
— Discrepancy Report
K-DODM
— KSC DOD Plan/Requirement
A&RC
— Application and Resource Control
C/SR
— cost/schedule report
LED
— Light-Emitting Diode
A
— Ampere
MA&T
— Manufacturing Assembly And Test
C&TSS
— Communication and Tracking Subsystem
I/U
— instrumentation unit
LAMOD
— laser optical motion detector
A&SS
— alignment and stabilization subsystem
B/V
— Bleed Valve
F&IE
— Facilities And Industrial Engineering
C-BARS
— classified baseline accounting and reporting system
K-APM
— KSC Automated Payloads Plan/Requirement
K-DPPS
— KSC DOD Payloads Project Specification
AADSF
— Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace
G&N
— Guidance and Navigation
ISO
— International Organization for Standardization
C/S/P
— cost/schedule/performance
C-DEL
— complete delivery
K-CITEM
— KSC CITE Plan/Requirement
K-MMSEN
— KSC MMSE Notice
K-MMSEM
— KSC MMSE Plan/Requirement
K-DPN
— KSC DOD Payloads Notice
IP
— Internet Protocol
K-DPM
— KSC DOD Payloads Plan/Requirement
C&DSS
— communication and data subsystem
LLL
— Limited-Life List
I/OMI
— integration, operations, and maintenance instruction
K-APN
— KSC Automated Payloads Notice
K-MMSEPS
— KSC MMSE Project Specification
M&RF
— Maintenance And Refurbishing Facility
K-IUSM
— KSC IUS Plan/Requirement
K-APPS
— KSC Automated Payloads Project Specification
ISP
— Internet Service Provider
DA&E
— Data Analysis and Evaluation
CBC
— Complete Blood Count
H/SIR
— hardware and software integration review
CO2
— Carbon Dioxide
CY
— Calendar Year
DA&D
— Data Acquisition and Distribution
AA
— Affirmative Action
C-RFE
— C-band RF electronics
E/B
— equipment bay
K-IUSPS
— KSC IUS Project Specification
K-SLPS
— KSC Spacelab Project Specification
MOU
— Memorandum of Understanding (an MOU between Food & Drug Administratin and a regulatory agency in another country allows mutual recognition of inspections)
C/SCS
— Cost/Schedule Control System
CDR
— Critical Design Review
G/N
— general notes
F&P
— fluids and propulsion
EST
— Eastern Standard Time
K-SSS
— KSC Shuttle Project Station Set Specification
CCB
— Change Control Board
C/DPM
— cost/design performance management
K-SPN
— KSC Shuttle Project Notice
D&PA
— design and product assurance
K-SLN
— KSC Spacelab Notice
WBS
— Work Breakdown Structure
AADEW
— attack assessment for directed-energy weapon
I/OB
— input/output bus
K-SM
— KSC Shuttle Management Document
L-RFE
— L-band RF electronics
K-SLM
— KSC Spacelab Plan/Requirement
K-SPS
— KSC Shuttle Project Specification
MA&P
— Maintenance Analysis And Planning
CEO
— Chief Executive Officer
BTU
— British Thermal Unit
FA<
— first approach and landing test
I/FU
— interface unit
EAP
— Employee Assistance Program
D*
— normalized detectivity
MCRDF
— mission configuration requirements data file
L&LS
— launch and landing site
J-T
— Joule-Thompson
I&C/O
— installation and checkout
I/OT
— input/output test
CAALIS
— computer-aided assembly-line inspection system
J-FACT
— joint flight acceptance composite test
G/AIT
— ground/airborne IGS terminal
G&CI
— guidance and control integration
M/PHE
— material or personnel handling equipment
AACPSM
— actual average cost per successful mission
GA&CS
— Ground Acquisition and Command Station
CLIN
— Contract Line Item Number
E&DSG
— Electro-Optical and Data Systems Group
SSI
— Server Side Include
MA&SE
— mission analysis and system engineering
MADCS
— modular attitude determination and control system
J-CLOT
— joint closed-loop operations test
AIAA
— American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc.
SME
— Subject Matter Expert
G-II
— Gulfstream II
DEC
— Digital Equipment Corporation
G&CEP
— guidance and control equipment performance
LANDSAT-7
— Land Remote Sensing Satellite
ASA
— American Standards Association
I/OP
— inboard/outboard profile
LANI5
— lanthanum pentanickel
AHRS
— Attitude Heading Reference System
DAMMPS
— damping and metal matrix for precision structure
FY
— Fiscal Year
ARPA
— Advanced Research Projects Agency (made early internet)
M-M-L-S
— Model-Modes-Loads-Stresses
M/LR
— Maintenance Loop Recorder
ASME
— American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ADP
— Automated Data Processing
AVO
— avoid verbal orders
PCB
— printed circuit board
TBD
— To Be Determined
DANASAT
— direct-ascent nuclear ASAT
CCB
— Configuration Control Board
CA
— California
DARPA
— Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (US)
DARPA/LL
— DARPA Lincoln Laboratory
CBO
— Congressional Budget Office
CD
— Compact Disc
CDRL
— Contract Data Requirements List
ATA
— Area Transportation Authority
IBM
— International Business Machines Corporation
ESA
— European Space Agency
NSF
— National Sanitation Foundation
SDD
— Software Design Document
BBS
— Bulletin Board System
QA
— Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
DOT
— Department of Transport
PD
— Position Description
HMO
— Health Maintenance Organization
M&O
— Maintenance and Operations
HVAC
— Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
EOF
— End Of File
MORT
— management oversight and risk tree
AGC
— Automatic Gain Control
JIT
— Just in time
FAR
— Federal Acquisition Regulation
CAE
— Computer-Aided Engineering
AM
— Amplitude Modulation
SAR
— Search And Rescue
GNP
— gross national product (economics)
DES
— Data Encryption Standard
ICAO
— International Civil Aviation Organization
AS/RS
— automated storage and retrieval system
ABRES
— antiballistic reentry system
ASL
— Above Sea Level
AK
— Alaska
AGL
— Above Ground Level
ASM
— American Society for Metals International
BOD
— Board of Directors (Budget)
STD
— Standard
EDM
— Engineering Development Model
ECN
— Engineering Change Notice
CBT
— Computer Based Training
ACM
— Association for Computing Machinery
CONUS
— Continental United States (48 Contiguous States and DC)
SIC
— Standard Industrial Classification (Code)
ATC
— Air traffic control
ADC
— Air Data Computer
DRAM
— Dynamic Random Access Memory (dee-ram) (computing)
AOP
— Annual Operating Plan
BP
— Blood Pressure
GSA
— U.S. General Services Administration
CFR
— Code of Federal Regulations
JOA
— joint operating agreement
DOE
— United States Department of Energy (government)
MHZ
— Megahertz (Megacycles Per Second)
ACWP
— actual cost for work performed
BOD
— Beneficial Occupancy Date
ACRS
— Accelerated Cost Recovery System (finance)
MD
— Maryland
CAR
— Corrective Action Request
A&PS
— Administration and Program Support
A/S
— Airspeed
ESOW
— Engineering Statement of Work
IDG
— Integrated Drive Generator
MOPA
— Master Oscillator Power Amplifier
LNG
— Liquefied Natural Gas
ACO
— Administrative Contracting Officer
ITU
— International Telecommunication Union
CH4
— Methane, Natural Gas
BOM
— Bill of Material
AP&P
— advanced plans and programs
MB
— Megabyte
FRAGNET
— Fragmented Network
NPD
— NASA Procedural Directive
PM
— Program Manager
CASB
— Cost Accounting Standards Board
HQ
— Headquarters (HDQ Preferred)
BP
— Boiling Point
BAFO
— Best and Final Offer
DOS
— Disk Operating System
AST
— Arabic Standard Time
APU
— Auxiliary Power Unit
HZ
— cycles per second (hertz)
IDL
— Indentured Drawing List
FORTRAN
— FORmula TRANslation (a computer language)
PLC
— Programmable Logic Control
IAW
— In Accordance With
ERISA
— Employee Retirement Income Security Act
ALC
— Air Logistics Center
AMRO
— AMR operations
DBA
— Data Base Administrator
AFCS
— Automatic Flight Control System
A
— Analog
LOL
— Limit of Liability
PCB
— Polychlorinated Biphenyls
AT&T
— American Telephone & Telegraph
DITMO
— development, integration, test, and mission operations
ADPE
— Automatic Data Processing Equipment
FICA
— Federal Insurance Contribution Act
ADC
— Aerospace Defense Command
CAS
— Configuration Accounting System
ACL
— Access Control List
JAXA
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
GAO
— Government Accountability Office [formerly the General Accounting Office]
DFD
— Data Flow Diagram
CCM
— counter-countermeasure
GYM
— General José María Yáñez International Airport, Guaymas, Mexico
CCSDS
— Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
FRJD
— Forward Reaction Jet Driver
BM
— Branch Manager
AWG
— American Wire Gauge
DBM
— Data Base Management
CICA
— Competition in Contracting Act (1984)
COCOMO
— COnstructive COst MOdel
GIF
— Graphic Interchange Format
KB
— Keyboard
GERT
— graphical evaluation and review technique
ALC
— Automatic Level Control
VHF
— Very High Frequency
FM
— frequency modulation
COI
— Conflict Of Interest
MIL
— Military
MBO
— Management by Objective
BWG
— Birmingham Wire Gauge
ASCE
— l'American Society of Civil Engineers
CASE
— computer-automated software engineering
AF
— Air Force
KBS
— Knowledge-Based System
ISS
— International Space Station
AU
— Astronomical Unit
SDB
— Small Disadvantaged Business
BAU
— Business As Usual
LOS
— Line Of Sight
HW
— Hardware
CMA
— Configuration Management Accounting
C
— Center
AIIM
— Association for Information and Image Management International
CHEM
— Chemistry
GPO
— Government Printing Office
DUNS
— Data Universal Numbering System
IOC
— Initial Operational Capability
ATP
— Authority To Proceed
Y2K
— Year 2000
GE
— General Electric American Communications Inc.
EQUIP
— Equipment
AFC
— Automatic Frequency Control
SCR
— Selective Catalytic Reduction
DTE
— Data Terminal Equipment
AIA
— Aircraft Industries Association
CNC
— Computer Numerical Control
MTBD
— Mean Time Between Demand
CU
— Control Unit
DMSP
— Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
MIN
— Minute
MIN
— Minimum
CMD
— Command
AI
— Artificial Intellegence
STS
— Space Transportation System
BP
— bid and proposal
AEM
— Assembly and External Maintenance
CAI
— Computer-Aided Instruction
EM
— Electromagnetic
AISI
— American Iron and Steel Institute
ADS
— Astrophysics Data System
LSAS
— Logistics Support Analysis Strategy
CM
— Configuration Management
AICE
— American Institute of Chemical Engineers
AES
— Auger Electron Spectroscopy
DCAA
— (U.S.) Defense Contract Audit Agency
ELINT
— Electronic Intelligence Satellite
ASQC
— American Society for Quality Control's
MINW
— Master Interface Network
CBARS
— classified baseline accounting and reporting system
LRR
— Launch Readiness Review
EW
— Electronic Warfare
ACR
— Actual Cost Report
FDMA
— Frequency Division Multiple Access
TV
— Television
DBCR
— Data Base Change Request
AFSCN
— Air Force Satellite Control Network
CRC
— Contrôle de Redondance Cyclique (French: Cyclic Redundancy Check)
BAC
— Boeing Aerospace Company
CARS
— Configuration Accounting and Reporting System
APT
— automatic programmed tool
LWOP
— Leave Without Pay
CONOPS
— Concept of Operations
ATS
— applications technology satellite
A/N
— Alphanumeric
COBOL
— Common Business-Oriented Language
VPP
— Voluntary Protection Program
BW
— Bandwidth
DR/MR
— discrepancy report/material review
HWCI
— Hardware Configuration Item
CVAS
— Configuration Verification Accounting System
CDMS
— Command and Data Management System
IBEW
— International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
CAP
— Cost Account Package (NASA)
AEC
— Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
ERB
— Engineering Review Board
IRS
— Interface Requirements Specification
BME
— Bench Maintenance Equipment
IR
— Infrared
LANL
— Los Alamos National Laboratory
ARC
— Ames Research Center (NASA)
ATR
— Air Transport Rack
EGA
— Evolved Gas Analysis
ALMS
— Automated Logistics Management System
GMLCC
— Ground Mobile Launch Control Center
FORD
— Flight Operations Requirement Document
CMVAS
— configuration management verification accounting system
FMCS
— Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
FDDI
— Fiber Distributed Data Interface
E-MAIL
— Electronic Mail
I/O
— Input/Output
GAO
— Government Accounting Office
AGMA
— American Gear Manufacturer's Association
ASAP
— Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
VTC
— Video Teleconference
GB
— Gigabyte
APL
— Average Picture Level
AL
— Approach and Landing
MECAS
— mission equipment configuration accounting system
ATP
— Acceptance Test Procedure
AIEE
— American Institute of Electrical Engineers
CESA
— Canadian Engineering Standards Association
EMT
— Electrical Metallic Tubing
ALV
— Advanced Logistics Vehicle
ISAS
— Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (Japan)
EMF
— Electromotive Force
FIFO
— first in/first out
ATS
— Advanced Technology Satellite
APMSM
— assembly phase maintenance simulation model
ECCM
— electronic counter-countermeasures (electromagnetic spectrum)
BMB
— Base Maintenance Building
RFS
— Request For Service
FUI
— Federal Unemployment Insurance
AUC
— Average Unit Cost
ERM
— Executive Review Meeting
CN
— Change Notice
CDMA
— Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
MOE
— Measure Of Effectiveness
JFAS
— Jet Fuel Accounting System
AR
— As Required
C
— Celsius
JPL
— Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
DMPI
— Desired Mean Point of Impact
LCC
— Life Cycle Cost
MBAR
— Marshall Baseline Accounting and Reporting
MGI
— Management Group Identifier
DAZE
— different-alpha zero-strain E
ELF
— Extremely Low Frequency
ADC
— Analog-Digital Converter
PIN
— Personal Identification Number
ACRIM
— Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor (EOS)
MIRS
— management information and reporting system
AMU
— Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
AFLC
— Air Force Logistics Command's
STTR
— Small Business Technology Transfer
BITE
— Built-In Test Equipment
CAD
— Computer-Aided Design
CFD
— computational fluid dynamics
A&L
— Approach and Landing
EPROM
— Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
AIS
— Airborne Imaging Spectrometer
UPS
— Uninterruptible Power Supply
ASK
— amplitude shift keying
ADF
— Automatic Direction Finder
MACS
— Management and Control System
LSUR
— launch site utilization report
ACE
— Advanced Composition Explorer
EDMS
— Electronic Data Management System
DSP
— Digital Signal Processor
A&P
— Attitude and Pointing
ALGOL
— Algorithmic Language
HR
— Hour
ATF
— Advanced Tactical Fighter
BP
— Blueprint
LMT
— Logistics Management Transfer
ECC
— Emergency Control Center
OSO
— Orbiting Solar Observatory
AFM
— Air Force Manual
EIM
— Engineering Information Management
GATT
— gate-assisted turnoff thyristor
AFBMA
— Antifriction Bearing Manufacturing Association
CCN
— Contract Change Notice
AP
— Access Panel
COIL
— Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser
CR
— Change Request
AAP
— Affirmative Action Program
IGOR
— Intercept Ground Optical Recorder
BMB
— Bench Maintenance Building
CMTS
— Computerized Maintenance Test System
AFSAT
— Air Force Satellite
BDS-2
— booster phase detection system
LPE
— Liquid Phase Epitaxy
APD
— Avalanche Photo Diode
ADL
— Avionics Development Laboratory
FAPE
— Florida Association of Professional Employees
ACPM
— Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
A&CO
— activation and checkout
AFB
— Air Force Base (USAF)
ACP
— Airborne Command Post
A/C
— Aircraft
JSC
— Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
ECCB
— Engineering Change Control Board
NIS
— Network Information System
M&C
— Maintenance And Checkout
KE
— Kinetic Energy
M&P
— Materials and Processes
LOC
— Lines Of Code
AA
— Associate Administrator
VOL
— Volume
AOCS
— Attitude and Orbit Control System
ADC
— Air Defense Command
BOA
— Broad Ocean Area
MRE
— Material Review Engineering
AGE
— Aerospace Ground Equipment
AFALD
— Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division
ARA
— Attitude Reference Assembly
BIT
— Built-In Test
ALS
— advanced logistics system
LR/LD
— Line Receiver/Line Driver
ID&D
— inspection damage and discrepancy
BFS
— Backup Flight Software
ALS
— Automatic Landing System
AFWAL
— Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratory
EWO
— Engineering Work Order
C3
— Command, Control, and Communications
AIDS
— Airborne Integrated Data System
EMRL
— Equipment Maintenance Requirements List
AFO
— Announced Flight Opportunity
RID
— Review Item Discrepancy
AFC
— Automatic Flight Control
LSACN
— logistics support analysis control number
DILSA
— distributed integrated logistics support analysis
ISMS
— Interactive Supply Management System
EIA
— Electrical Industries Association
FLT
— Flight
MBPS
— Megabytes Per Second
MS
— Management System
ACU
— Avionics Cooling Unit
DD&T
— design, development, and test
A&R
— Assembly and Recycle
AFGL
— Air Force Geophysics Laboratory
AAE
— American Association of Engineers
LOIS
— Logistics Information Simulator
ACS
— Attitude Control System
MIMR
— Monthly Integration Management Review
CIL
— critical items list
ACE
— Attitude Control Electronics
ABM
— Apogee Boost Motor
J
— Joule
CCR
— Contract Change Record
AOS
— Acquisition Of Signal
CB
— Circuit Breaker
MIO
— Management Integration Office
ISF
— Industrial Space Facility
A&R
— Automation and Robotics
EHF
— Extremely High Frequency
DOS
— United States Department of State
DNS
— Domain Name Server
MRDA
— Mission Requirements Definition and Analysis
HNCO
— high-precision numerical-controlled oscillator
CALS
— Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support (CAALS)
LLT
— Long Lead Time
JOD
— Joint Occupancy Date
LIU
— Line Interface Unit
ACAP
— Advanced Computer Airframe Program
MBM
— Magnetic Bubble Memory
GFE
— Government-Furnished Equipment
LRIP
— Low-Rate Initial Production
FDK
— Flight Display Keyboard
GHZ
— Gigahertz
DH
— Decision Height
AI
— Action Item
FR
— Frame Relay
AB
— Avionics Bay
IF
— Intermediate Frequency
BFC
— Backup Flight Control
AFT
— Atmospheric Flight Test
COBE
— Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
EAC
— Estimate At Completion
STP
— Space Test Program
ASD
— Aeronautical Systems Division
PIO
— Public Information Office
LLC
— Logical Link Control
MTBCF
— Mean Time Between Critical Failures
HW/SW
— Hardware/Software
DMF
— Depot Maintenance Facility
FCAP
— Flight Control Applications Program
AOC
— Annual Operating Cost
ISO
— Infrared Space Observatory
LOGCENT
— Logistics Control Center
AMR
— Atlantic Missile Range
MSFC
— Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
AABNCP
— Advanced Airborne National Command Post
DMCF
— deservicing, maintenance, and checkout facility
DHS
— Department of Human Services
MEOP
— Maximum Expected Operating Pressure
EOS
— Earth Observation Satellite
ABE
— air-based electronics
SMS
— Shuttle Mission Simulator
CCU
— Central Control Unit
GSF
— Gyro Scale Factor
ATS
— Acceptance Test Specification
CCAFS
— Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an air force base in Florida where NASA launches satellites from.
AFSCF
— Air Force Satellite Control Facility
DSCIM
— Display System Computer Input Multiplexer
ELM
— Experimental Logistics Module
AFS
— Air Force Station
LEA/MP
— logistics engineering analysis and maintenance planning
EMISM
— Electromagnetic Interference Safety Margin
DPS
— Data Processing System
FID
— Flight Implementation Directive
ABL
— Airborne Laser
ANL
— Automatic Noise Limiter
ID&C
— integrated displays and controls
AG
— Artificial Gravity
CC
— Control Center
BM
— Bench Maintenance
FAX
— Facsimile
FRB
— Failure Review Board
MEBA
— Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association
CSTC
— Consolidated Space Test Center
ABMA
— Army Ballistic Missile Agency
CRES
— Corrosion Resistance Steel
DOC
— United States Department of Commerce
IQT
— Initial Qualification Training
FCV
— Flow Control Valve
M&M
— Materials And Maintenance
ADAMS
— Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems
BFS
— Backup Flight System
ERBS
— Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
ASL
— Approved Source List
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Center
LSAR
— Logistics Support Analysis Record/Report
NAC
— National Agency Check
GOASEX
— GULF OF ALASKA SEASAT EXPERIMENT
KIMS
— KSC Inventory Management System
LDRP
— Logistics Depot Repair Procedure
DCN
— Document Control Number
AAFE
— Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
EADI
— Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
M&F
— Manufacturing and Facilities
CDI
— Course Deviation Indicator
TOR
— terms of reference (ICAO/FAA)
A/A
— Air-to-Air
VSOP
— VLBI Space Observatory Program
LARC
— Langley Research Center (NASA)
AFD
— Aft Flight Deck
SAR
— synthetic aperture radar (satellite)
CER
— Cost Estimating Relationship
AF
— Aft Fuselage
ACI
— Allocated Configuration Identification
MPB
— Maintenance Parts Breakdown
LAMPS
— Light Airborne Multipurpose System (Helicopter)
HEOO
— Honeywell Electro-Optical Operations
FCDB
— Flight Control Data Bus
SAS
— Small Astronomy Satellite
ASIC
— application-specific integration circuit
EWR
— Engineering Work Request
MCIS
— Material Control and Information System
EPDM
— Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomere
BMTS
— Bench Maintenance Test Set
FL
— Florida
CEQ
— Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
MEL
— Minimum Equipment List
AAIR
— Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
AOI
— Area Of Interest
USRA
— Universities Space Research Association
AOQL
— Average Outgoing Quality Limit
FAO
— FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
BSP
— Business System Planning
A/D
— Analog-to-Digital
MCW
— Modulated Continuous Wave
FDL
— Flight Director Loop
ATG
— Aerospace Test Group
C/O
— Checkout
ABNCP
— Airborne National Command Post
AKM
— Apogee Kick Motor
DDN
— U.S. Defense Data Network
CLMC
— Central Logistics Management Center
DLSC
— Defense Logistics Service Center
LMDS
— Logistics Management Data System
ATO
— Abort To Orbit
BS
— Beam Splitter
BHP
— Brake Horse Power
ADADL
— Ada design and documentation language
USNO
— United States Naval Observatory
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
EDR
— Engineering Design Review
EIRP
— Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
MB
— Megabit
MERSAT
— Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
BFCS
— Backup Flight Control System
ASG
— Aeronautical Standards Group
ELT
— Emergency Locator Transmitter
CCN
— Contract Change Notification
ATA
— Advanced Tactical Aircraft
DC
— District of Columbia
AISC
— American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
ACDA
— Arms Control and Disarmament Agency's
MAWG
— Maintenance Analyzer Working Group
DIA
— Defense Intelligence Agency (USA)
FO-FO-FS
— fail operational/fail operational/fail safe
ATC
— Air Training Command
GDOP
— Geometric Dilution Of Precision
FCTB
— Flight Crew Training Building
NM
— New Mexico
LCV
— Logistics Cargo Vehicle
LDR
— Low Data Rate
AFDO
— Aft Flight Deck Operator
DSAD
— Data Systems and Analysis Directorate
PMP
— Program Management Plan
DID
— data item description
BFSS
— Backup Flight Software System
LLNL
— The Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California
AFSC
— United States Air Force specialty code
BSEE
— Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
QRA
— Quantitative Risk Assessment
EPMS
— Engineering Performance Management System
DTS
— Data Transfer System
KSC
— John F. Kennedy Space Center
ARS
— Attitude Reference System
LVIS
— Logistics Verification Information System
ESMC
— Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
ARS
— American Rocket Society
AOA
— Angle Of Attack
MECR
— Maintenance Engineering Change Request
AFOTEC
— Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's
CAP
— Computer Application Program
AACS
— Attitude and Antenna Control System
AI/ES
— artificial intelligence/expert system
JTG
— Joint Training Group
MSAD
— Materials Summary Acceptance Document
ADP
— Acceptance Data Package
ARTCC
— Air Route Traffic Control Center
AET
— Aerosurface End-to-end Test
RM
— Risk Management
ERTS
— Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
ODY
— Odyssey
DSR
— Data Storage and Retrieval
ASO
— Aviation Safety Office
DCASR-LA
— Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Los Angeles
AFDE
— Aft Flight Deck Equipment
AOA
— Airborne Optical Adjunct
ATP
— Acceptance Test Plan
AOD
— Aircraft Operations Division
ABE
— air-breathing engine
MFF
— MDM Flight Forward
I/F
— Interface
LBSP
— Logistics Business Systems Plan
DC&I
— documentation, control, and integration
CDA
— Command and Data Acquisition
AMPS
— Atmospheric Magnetospheric Plasma System
ACMS
— Automated Configuration Management System
AA
— Airplane Avionics
MPAR
— Maintainability Problem and Assessment Report
FM/PM
— Frequency Modulation/Phase Modulation
SRS
— Software Requirements Specifications
IP
— International Partner
IMS
— Information Management System (LTPP)
ARRA
— American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
MFA
— Manned Flight Awareness
AIL
— Avionics Integration Laboratories
BASS
— Backup Avionics System Software
APL
— Applied Physics Laboratory (at Johns Hopkins)
ALT
— approach and landing test
AFAPL
— Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory
ASE
— Airborne Support Equipment
AWS
— American Welding Society's
CA
— Carrier Aircraft
LOI
— Lunar Orbit Insertion
MMF
— Magnetomotive Force
GSFC
— Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD)
MAN
— Microwave Aerospace Navigation
ABI
— Avionics Bus Interface
CAA
— Civil Aeronautics Administration
LPLWS
— Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
ALTR
— Approach and Landing Test Requirement
SV
— Space Vehicle
BASD
— Ball Aerospace Systems Division
ADR
— Aerospace and Defense Research
EMCON
— Electromagnetic Emission Control
LSCA
— Logistics Support Cost Analysis
AFRPL
— Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
ASTRA
— Advanced Star Tracker
AWS
— Air Weather Service
LMRT
— Logistics Management Responsibility Transfer
INS
— Inertial Navigation System
ACIP
— Aerodynamic Coefficient Instrumentation Package
LEA
— Logistics Engineering Analysis (Analyses)
ERSIR
— Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
FCDC
— Flexible Confined Detonating Cord
CFP
— Conceptual Flight Profile
FDAI
— Flight Director Attitude Indicator
FTPF
— Flight and Training Planning Facility
AUTOVON
— Automatic Voice Network
ADFRF
— Ames/Dryden Flight Research Facility
ABL
— aircraft-based laser
QPSK
— aeronautical quadrature phase shift keying
MLW
— Maximum Landing Weight
MGE
— Maintenance Ground Equipment
JCL
— Job Control Language
AMEC
— Aft Master Events Controller
AHP
— Analytical Hierarchy Process
BIU
— Bus Interface Unit
ACPM
— Associate Contractor Program Manager
SDR
— Software Defined Radio
ACPS
— Attitude Control Propulsion System
HUD
— Head-Up Display
AIME
— American Institute of Mechanical Engineers
MOSPO
— Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
HK
— Housekeeping
FFSAC
— field functional systems assembly and checkout
BFO
— Beat Frequency Oscillator
L&D
— Landing And Deceleration
OC
— Optical Carrier
ALS
— Advanced Launch System
ATA
— Avionics Test Article
LIS
— Logistics Information System
AA
— Accelerated Assembly
LADS
— Logistic Automated Data System
APL
— applications program library
OIG
— Office of Inspector General
AP
— access point
SSP
— Space Shuttle Program
CFAR
— Constant False Alarm Rate
BMS
— Background Measurement Satellite
ABES
— air-breathing engine system
DBCI
— DB With Respect To A Circular Polarized Antenna
AFD
— Assistant Flight Director
KSCAP
— Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
APLM
— Applications Program Library Maintenance
BHN
— Brinell Hardness Number
ROSAT
— Roentgen Satellite
ARDC
— Air Research and Development Command
APCA
— Aft Power Controller Assembly
MOL
— Manned Orbital Laboratory
IDBMS
— Integrated Data Base Management System
VC
— Virtual Channel
AMI
— Alpha/Mach Indicator
DOP
— Detailed Operating Procedure
FAB
— Flight Assignment Baseline
EIDP
— end item data package
MP&C
— Maintenance Planning And Control
ID
— IDentifier
ACA
— Attitude Controller Assembly
ESRO
— European Space Research Organisation
CBR
— California Bearing Ratio
SDR
— System Design Review
ACME
— Attitude Control and Maneuvering Electronics
OSSE
— Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment
CIDL
— Configuration Item Data List
LQR
— Linear Quadratic Regulator
ABCP
— Airborne Command Post
AEDC
— Arnold Engineering Development Center
AES
— American Electrochemical Society
FU
— Flight Unit
AFA
— Airframe Assembly
CLS
— Contingency Landing Site(s)
A/P
— Airport
MLG
— Main Landing Gear
ABMCP
— airborne military command post
CAM
— Civil Aeronautics Manual
STK
— Satellite Tool Kit
AASM
— Association of American Steel Manufacturers
AO
— Analog Output
C/B
— Circuit Breaker
ALL
— Airborne Laser Laboratory
ACPO
— Associate Contractor Project Office
AGCU
— Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
CCO
— Customer Contracting Officer
A&A
— Advertise and Award
FAFS
— Falcon Air Force Station
ADL
— Ada Design Language
ASI
— Airspeed Indicator
IRM
— Information Resources Management
CAR
— Contractual Action Request
STS
— Synchronous Transport Signal
ADCR
— Applicable Document Contractual Record
CPAF
— Cost Plus Award Fee (Type of Contract)
EDCC
— Engineering Drawing Control Center
LCC
— Launch Control Center (KSC)
AC
— Aerodynamic Center
FED
— Flight Events Demonstration
EPS
— Electrical Power Subsystem
CB
— Control Board
ANMCC
— Alternate National Military Command Center
ASKA
— Automatic System for Kinematic Analysis
MON
— Monitor
FCTS
— Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
ADI
— Attitude director indicator
SA
— Single Access
LCC
— Launch Commit Criteria
LWG
— Logistics Working Group
FHST
— fixed-head star tracker
ASD
— advanced systems development
MMDS
— Maintenance Management Data System
GFY
— Government Fiscal Year
ARU
— Attitude Reference Unit
CVD
— Chemical Vapor Deposition
ACUO
— Avionics Cooling Unit Operator
ATE
— Automatic Test Engineer
AFAL
— Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
LDIU
— Launch Data Interface Unit
AM
— Ante Meridiem
FD
— Flight Dynamics
ASA
— Advanced System Avionics
MSB
— Most Significant Bit
COFW
— Certificate of Flight Worthiness
AFSC
— Air Force Space Command
MSVP
— Master Shuttle Verification Plan
MMS
— Multimission Modular Spacecraft
FOD
— Flight Operations Directorate
EPM
— Engineering Project Manager
GSR
— Galvanic Skin Response
ACEL
— Air Crew Equipment Laboratory
ARIA
— Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft
LSMDB
— logistics simulation models and data bases
FDOR
— Flight Design Operations Review
FCOD
— Flight Crew Operations Directorate
MSCB
— Manufacturing Status Control Board
DDC
— Direct Digital Control
AFS
— Ascent Flight System
EEEU
— End Effector Electronics Unit
ACN
— Ascension Island
ABM
— Advance Bill of Materials
ALAS
— Approach/Landing Autopilot Subsystem
INASSB
— indium-arsenide-antimonide
A&E
— Architectural and Engineering
FEWG
— Flight Evaluation Working Group
ACM
— Acquisition Control Module
A/P
— Autopilot
CDI
— Contract Definition Instruction
FRR
— Flight Readiness Review
AOM
— acoustic-optic modulator
DVM
— Digital Voltmeter
DIDS
— Defense Integrated Data System
CAB
— Civil Aeronautics Board
LNA
— Low-Noise Amplifier
MEWG
— Maintenance Engineering Working Group
MODART
— method of defeating advanced radar threats
ATC
— Aircraft Target Computer
FIA
— Flight Integration Assessment
AMS
— Aeronautical Material Specification
ATL
— Avionics Test Laboratory
ATR
— Air Transport Radio
LISP
— List Processing Language
DOMSAT
— Domestic Satellite
AD
— Associate Director
AA
— air-to-air
AML
— Approved Materials List
AVL
— Avionics Verification Laboratory
FCEF
— Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
FMO
— Flight Medical Officer
CAM
— Carrier Aircraft Modification
MIPS
— Merritt Island Press Site
AM
— Aeromedical Monitor
CRRES
— Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
CD
— Candela
LSSL
— Life Sciences Space Laboratory
MS-DOS
— Microsoft Disk Operating System
AOC
— Auxiliary Output Chip
ACIP
— Aerodynamic Coefficient Identification Package
EGSE
— Electrical Ground Support Equipment
ASN
— Average Sample Number
AXAF
— Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility
FQI
— Flight Qualification Instrumentation
ATH
— Above the Horizon
ATCO
— Ambient Temperature Catalytic Oxidizer
FRDR
— Flight Readiness Design Review
CC
— Carbon-Carbon
AOT
— Avionics Overall Test
MPRAS
— multipath redundant avionics suite
FDRI
— Flight Director Rate Indicator
AMO
— Aerospace Medical Operations
ABLE
— Airborne Laser Evaluation
AFFTC
— Air Force Flight Test Center
NPD
— NASA Policy Directive
HCL
— Hydrogen Chloride
LMSS
— Lunar Mapping and Survey System
ASRM
— Abort Solid Rocket Motor
ILA
— Instrument Landing Approach
AGAA
— Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
AMLS
— Advanced Manned Launch System
FFM
— free-flying module
IMLEO
— Initial Mass in Low Earth Orbit
DP/DT
— Delta Pressure/delta Time
ASR
— Air-Sea Rescue
A/S
— Ascent Stage
ABCL
— as-built configuration list
AMPR
— aeronautical manufacturer's planning report
IHA
— Interface Hazard Analysis
BMO
— Business Management Office
CDD
— Common Data Dictionary
ST
— Space Telescope
DOY
— Day of Year
AD
— Advanced Development
BMO
— Ballistic Missile Office
EDS
— Earth Departure Stage
AEM
— Acoustical Emission Monitoring
CTCI
— Contract Technical Compliance Inspection
CAPS
— Common Attitude Pointing System
ASCP
— Attitude Set Control Panel
DFRF
— Dryden Flight Research Facility
MMACS
— Maintenance Management and Control System
FEDP
— Facility and Equipment Design Plan
CAP
— Corrective Action Plan
ABD
— Airborne Ballistics Division
FCIM
— Flight Control Interface Module
AMST
— Advanced Medium STOL Transport
FSO
— Facility Security Officer
ASEA
— American Society of Engineers and Architects
BSME
— Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering
ASPP
— Atmospheric and Space Plasma Physics
AMI
— airspeed/Mach indicator
FHF
— First Horizontal Flight
EGO
— Eccentric Geophysical Observation
CAD
— Computer-Aided Dispatch
ACPL
— Assembly Component Parts List
ASRM
— Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
CRC
— Communications Research Centre Canada
CNWDI
— Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information
EVA
— Extra-Vehicular Activity
BAI
— Barometric Altitude Indicator
ADCS
— Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem
AMFL
— Aeromedical Field Laboratory
CSMA/CD/TS
— carrier sense multiple access/collision dlot
CI
— Configuration Item
SMDS
— Switched Multimegabit Data Service (ATM)
BAC
— Boeing Aircraft Company
EOI
— Earth Orbit Insertion
UMA
— University of Massachusetts Amherst
IRDS
— Information Resource Dictionary System
AFWL
— Air Force Weapons Laboratory
A-G
— Air-to-Ground
CDID
— Contract Data Item Description
DNC
— Direct Numerical Control
COF
— CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
AOT
— Avionics Operating Time
MTB
— Materials Testing Branch
ACEU
— AeroControl Electronics Unit
MAPTIS
— Materials and Processes Technical Information System
AFSCN
— Air Force Space Command network
AFC
— Aerodynamic Flight Control
DEMUX
— Demultiplexer
CASS
— Consolidated Automated Support System
AIDE
— Aerospace Installation Diagnostic Equipment
SLOC
— Source Lines Of Code
FCSM
— Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
DCMA
— Defense Contract Management Agency
AGREE
— Advisory Group in Reliability of Electronic Equipment
HLLV
— Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle
MS/MS
— Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
ADB
— Aerodynamic Data Book
AIU
— Avionics Interface Unit
AFSC
— Air Force Systems Command
LACB
— Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
AUB
— Aft Utility Bridge
CRO
— Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
HCI
— hardness-critical item
BAC
— Booster Assembly Contractor
CPIC
— Computer Program Integration Contract
AAE
— Aerospace Auxiliary Equipment
E/D
— edge distance
CAB
— Corrective Action Board
MILS
— Missile Impact Location System
USN
— United States Navy
LOLI
— limited-operational-life items
FCIP
— Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
CALST
— Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Shock Tunnel
EPOC
— External Payload Operations Center
ILS
— Instituteument Landing System
AFSD
— Air Force Space Division
AFOSH
— Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
IDWA
— Interdivisional Work Authorization
CD
— current density
AFT
— Aerodynamic Flight Test
ATDP
— Aircraft Target Data Program
AOQ
— Average Outgoing Quality
ADMS
— Automated Data Management System
ISO
— Information Systems Office
IONET
— Internet Protocol Operational Network
DAIS
— Data Avionics Information System
GDS
— Ground Data System
AMS
— Acoustic Measurement System
FRCI
— Fibrous Refractory Composite Insulation
ALC
— Automatic Light Control
IFR
— Instrument Flight Rules
FASCOS
— Flight Acceleration Safety Cutoff System
ABETS
— airborne beacon test set
EUV
— Extreme Ultraviolet Vertical
SDF
— Software Development Facility
RTLS
— Return To Launch Site
JOC
— joint operations center; joint oversight committee
CBIL
— common and bulk items list
ACD
— Architectural Control Document
CS
— Customer Service
CZCS
— Coastal Zone Color Scanner
ASE
— Advanced Space Engine
SV
— Schedule Variance
AP
— Administrative Procedure
CCIR
— International Radio Consultative Committee (French Acronym)
SOE
— Sequence Of Events
AIST
— Agency Of Industrial Science And Technology (Japan)
JAS
— Journal of Aerospace Science
CCR
— Contract Change Request
APM
— Ascent Particle Monitor
DITMCO
— Drive-In Theater Manufacturing Company's wire harness insulation analyzer
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
FFTO
— Free-Flying Teleoperator
AA
— American Airlines
CARDE
— Canadian Armament Research and Development Establishment
JO
— Job Order
BIS
— Bureau of Industry and Security
DP&SS
— Data Processing And Software Subsystem
DPSK
— Differential Phase Shift Keying
BMEWS
— Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (bee-mews)
ASE
— Aerospace Support Equipment
ASAC
— aerodynamic surfaces assembly and checkout
ASI
— Augmented Spark Igniter
LVO
— Launch Vehicle Operations
ICBM
— Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
BMAG
— Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
AECS
— Area Entry Control System
AVE
— Aerospace Vehicle Equipment
AGC
— Aerojet General Corporation
ATAC
— Advanced Technology Advisory Committee
US
— Upper Stage
APC
— armored personnel carrier
AVCS
— Attitude and Velocity Control System
ASCS
— Attitude Stabilization and Control System
A&S
— Alignment and Stabilization
AFGE
— American Federation of Government Employees
AFDR
— Ascent Flight Design Review
AFCSC
— Air Force Cryptologic Support Center
CMOS
— Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors
GIBIS
— Graphical Issue-Based Information System
APU
— Auxiliary Propulsion Unit
ANT
— Antigua and Barbuda
IG
— Inspector General (HHS)
FFR
— Flight Feasibility Review
FCD
— Flight Control Division
HBT
— Heflex Bioengineering Test
LOWG
— Landing Operations Working Group
CHL
— Certified Hardware List
ASSESS
— Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
CCS
— Central Control Station
LHS
— left-hand side
APM
— Assistant Project Manager
ADAC
— Attitude Determination and Control
ASTF
— Aeropropulsion System Test Facility
DWS
— Disaster Warning Satellite
DPSD
— Data Processing Systems Division
FIIG
— Federal Item Identification Guide
CMB
— Configuration Management Board
ALTS
— Avionics LRU Tracking System
AA
— Antiaircraft Artillery
ASTG
— Aerospace Test Group
DDAS
— Digital Data Acquisition System
MAEP
— Minimum Autoland Entry Point
IPLS
— Initial Program Load Start
ASP
— Aerosurface Position
APA
— Abort Programmer Assembly
ADS
— Attitude Display System
MOM
— Mission Operations Manager
ATDAP
— aircraft target data acquisition program
AMCA
— Aft Motor Controller Assembly
FAWG
— Flight Assignment Working Group
AICP
— Aerodynamic Instrumental Coefficient Package
AOS
— Advanced Orbiting System
FWB
— Fahrenheit Wet Bulb
CCU
— Camera Control Unit
FIT
— Fault Isolation Test
DSIS
— Defense Satellite Information System
ABM
— Acquisition Bus Monitor
LBTPP
— launch base test plan/procedure
ADS
— Air Data System
EORQ
— engineering order request for quotation
ATCS
— Active Thermal Control System/Subsystem
ESCA
— photoelectron spectroscopy for chemical analysis
MLGS
— Microwave Landing Guidance System
SPF
— Software Production Facility
AEM
— Arsenal Exchange Model
ISCCB
— Internal Software Change Control Board
ATOS
— Automated Technical Order System
TM
— Technical Memorandum
LVIP
— Launch Vehicle Integration Plan
AIR
— Action Item Report
BI
— Background Information
AFR
— Air Force Regulation
LME
— Launch Monitor Equipment
AOA
— American Ordnance Association
AR
— Acceptance Review
ATL
— Advanced Technology Laboratories
ASTE
— American Society of Tool Engineers
CTF
— Commit To Flight
ASPI
— Aerosurface Position Indicator
LVFRR
— launch vehicle flight readiness review
MSME
— Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering
NPR
— National Performance Review (office)
ACSN
— Advance Change/Study Notice
FCSD
— Flight Crew Support Division
TBR
— To Be Resolved
ASED
— Avionics System Engineering Division
AMK
— Aircraft Modification Kit
AFSRT
— avionics flight systems readiness test
CAB
— Civil Aviation Board
FTVE
— functional technology validation experiment
BOW
— Bill of Work
ADAP
— Automated Data Analysis Program
FCOB
— Flight Crew Operations Branch
ADI
— Attitude Display Indicator
ASR
— Avionic System Review
IDOS
— Integrated Display Operating System
ACL
— Ascent Closed Loop
AAA
— Astronaut-Actuated Abort
IPACS
— integrated power and attitude control system
AA
— Angular Accelerometer
A/O
— Analog Output
FVV
— Facility Verification Vehicle
FEPC
— Flight Equipment Processing Contractor
NIR
— Near Infrared
IMS
— Integrated Master Schedule
EXMATCH
— expert drawing matching system
APRF
— Army Pulse Radiation Facility
APAS
— Aerodynamic Performance and Sizing Program
FIMS
— Framework for Integrated Manufacturing System
GET
— Ground Elapsed Time
BRL
— Ballistic Research Laboratory
CLSO
— Contingency Landing Support Officer
CRPL
— Cosmic Ray Physics Laboratory
FOT
— Flight Operation Trainer
LAGS
— Launch Abort Guide Simulation
ECRA
— Engineering Change Request Authorization
AID
— Abbreviated Item Description
BOPACE
— Boeing Plastic Analysis Capability for Engines
EDAC
— Error Detection And Correction
ASA
— Aerosurface Amplifier
ALSSW
— ALS software
CE/CK
— computer entry/control keyboard
SAREX
— Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
API
— Air Position Indicator
ASTRO
— Ascent Trajectory Optimization
LAIU
— Launch Abort Interface Unit
EFA
— Experiment Flight Application
ALSA
— astronaut life support assembly
AFD
— Acceptance For Data
ATR
— Air Transport Rating
AFFDL
— Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
HST
— Hubble Space Telescope
OP
— Operational
CAL
— Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory
FPR
— Flight Performance Reserve
ERAP
— Earth Resources Aircraft Program
GBR
— Ground-Based Radar
AES
— Analog Event System
AFSPACECOM
— Air Force Space Command
ASG
— Avionic Subsystems Group
JAN
— Joint Army-Navy
FMCF
— First Manned Captive Flight
AILAS
— Automatic Instrument Landing Approach System
FDP
— Flight Design Panel
LULAC
— League of United Latin American Citizens
DP&S
— data processing and software
JFET
— junction field effect transistor
FFBD
— Functional Flow Block Diagram
ESE
— Earth Science Enterprise
AR
— Anomaly Report
GRE
— Gamma Ray Explorer
FCHL
— Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
CSTA
— Crew Software Training Aid
BPR
— Bypass Ratio
EEM
— Earth Entry Module
ADAP
— Aerodynamic Data Analysis Program
KATS
— Ksc Avionics Test Set
HSI
— Horizontal Situation Indicator
LLP
— Launch and Landing Project
AMAL
— Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
AUTODIN
— Automatic Digital Network
CAM
— Computer-Aided Manufacturing
EDF
— Engineering Data File
APA
— Allowance for Program Adjustment
CCO
— Contract Change Order
MAGSAT
— Magnetometer Satellite
FLAPS
— Flight Application Software
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
AILS
— Automatic Instrument Landing System
ALS
— Alternative Landing Site
CDMS
— contractor data management system
AFMTC
— Air Force Missile Test Center
AGARD
— Advisory Group for Aeronautical Research and Development
EEU
— Extravehicular Excursion Unit
ACB
— air-cushion barge
BA
— Breathing Air
ADL
— Advanced Development Laboratory
BIB
— Blocked Impurity Band
EDIV
— Engineering Design Intent Verification
AMTF
— Acoustic Model Test Facility
APCP
— Aerojet Photoelectric Cell Program
BF
— Beat Frequency
COMAS
— Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
ARIS
— Advanced Range Instrumentation Ship
A/A
— analog-to-analog
DMIS
— Data Management Information System
LON
— Launch on Need
AMOOS
— Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
ESRIN
— European Space Research Institute
AFTA
— Acoustic Fatigue Test Article
LFV
— Lunar Flying Vehicle
AR
— Antireflection
AMOS
— Air Force Maui optical site
G/T
— ratio of antenna gain to receiver noise temperature
SSO
— Space Shuttle Orbiter
A/B
— Airborne
AAO
— Astronaut Activities Office
CCW
— Counterclockwise
KAPL
— KSC Approved Parts List
MLE
— Mesoscale Lightning Experiment
ASAS
— Aerodynamic Stability Augmentation System
SAIL
— Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
DTIC
— (U.S.) Defense Technical Information Center
ERO
— Engineering Release Operation
C2
— Command and Control Class C2
BCR
— Budget Change Request
ATLAS
— Abbreviated Test Language for Avionic Systems
ATV
— Automated Transfer Vehicle
FBAS
— fixed-base aft station
CE
— Chief Engineer
ISSA
— Integrated Software Safety Analysis
ARTO
— Advanced Radiation Technology Office
ASO
— Australian Space Office
LG
— Landing Gear
FRFT
— Flight Readiness Firing Test
FMAHTS
— Flight Manifest and Hardware Tracking System
FRRID
— Flight Readiness Review Item DisPosition
A/N
— account name
DSS
— Deep Space Station
DADS
— Dual Air Density Satellite
DAA
— Designated Approval Authority
FIE
— Flight Instrumentation Engineer
IOP
— Intensive Observing Period
AFAL
— Air Force Avionics Laboratory
LPS
— Launch Processing System
EDTS
— Electronic Data Transfer System
FESP
— Flight Execution Support Plan
FDCF
— Flight Design Control Facility
AFI
— Automatic Fault Isolation
NSI
— NASA Science Internet
FCTR
— Flight Controller Training Room
MOF
— Manned Orbital Flight
IOF
— Initial Operational Flight
LRA
— Laser Retroreflector Array
GLAADS
— Gun Low-Altitude Air Defense System
AB
— Airborne
ATS
— Administrative Terminal System
FOE
— Flight Operations Engineer
ART
— Automated Reasoning Tool
A/G
— air-to-ground
DD&R
— data display and review
CRL
— Countermeasure Readiness Level
AG
— Attitude Gyro
FD/FI
— Fault Detection/Fault Isolation
FKB
— flight display keyboard
ASTS
— Avionic System Test Specification
FRCS
— Forward Reaction Control System (Subsystem)
AMG
— Activation Management Group
AIS
— Action Item Sheet
FCAF
— Flight Crew Accommodation Facility
LRB
— Liquid Rocket Booster
BUFC
— Backup Flight Controller
DAM
— Double-Aluminized Mylar
ASTD
— Advanced Space Technology Division
ASDE
— Aerosurface Driver Electronics
ANARS
— autonomous navigation and attitude reference system
DTV&I
— development, test, verification, and integration
FBB
— Flyback Booster
AFF
— Acceptance and Ferry Flight
FOPS
— Flight Operations Planning Schedule
ACU
— Annunciator Control Unit
MFTAD
— Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
ATU
— Audio Terminal Unit
SW
— Space Wing
IRAS
— Infrared Astronomy Satellite
AID
— Analog Input Differential
AACCS
— Analytical Approach to Candidate Constellation Selection
FTIS
— Flight Test Instrumentation System
CDF
— Confined Detonating Fuse
AFTS
— Aft Fuselage Thrust Structure
WAD
— Work Authorization Document
LEV
— Lunar Excursion Vehicle
ISB
— Independent Side Band
ABPS
— air-breathing propulsion system
MLC
— Mobile Launcher Computer
AVC
— Automatic Volume Control
CA
— Cone Angle
FOST
— Flight Operations SUPPOrt Team
AOD
— Assistant Operations Director
KOH
— potassium hydroxide
HPICS
— heat pipe instrumentation and control system
ARCOMSAT
— Arab League communications satellite
ASC
— Aerodynamic Surface Control
GB
— Gigabit
AER
— Atomic Energy Research
CAS
— Cooperative Application Satellite
ASDM
— Aerosurface Driver/Monitor
AB
— Airborne Bombing
ISIL
— interim support items list
AECS
— Automated Entry Control System
GTAW
— gas tungsten arc welding
IQSY
— International Quiet Sun Year
ADPF
— Automated Data Processing Facility
LCC
— Launch Control Complex
FIRSSE
— Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
AAE
— Abort Advisory Equipment
KOM
— KSC Organizational Manual
AMY
— ADA Management Yield
ISTP
— International Solar Terrestrial Physics
ARS
— Air Rescue Service
TM
— Thematic Mapper (Landsat)
ALFA
— Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
MRR
— Mission Readiness Review
DCSU
— Digital Computer Switching Unit
EMCI
— Engineering Model Configuration Inspection
COF
— Columbus Orbital Facility
NF
— Noise Figure
ASTM
— American Society for Testing Materials
AFSIG
— Ascent Flight System Integration Group
SM
— Service Module
ATCA
— attitude translation control assembly
FSN
— Federal Stock Number (now NSN)
MSLD
— Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector
CND
— Cannot Duplicate
ATDRP
— aircraft target data reduction program
CC
— Contract Completion
GSDL
— Ground Software Development Laboratory
GOCO
— government-owned, contractor-operated (US)
AAMP
— Advanced Architecture Microprocessor
ATP
— Acceptance Test Program
CX
— Constellation
AED
— Analog Event Distributor
FPV
— Flow Proportioning Valve
AEC
— Aft End Cone
AGL
— Absolute Ground Level
A/L
— Airlock
PMB
— Performance Measurement Baseline
ATVC
— Automatic Thrust Vector Control
APIRD
— authorized procurement information requirements
ATVCS
— automatic thrust vector control system
EOS
— Earth Observing System (U.S.)
CCN
— Contract Change Negotiation
GLP
— Goal Language Processor
CDC
— Control Data Corporation, Incorporated
BOL
— Beginning of Life
HABP
— Hypersonic Arbitrary Body Program
LGA
— Low Gain Antenna
ABERT
— Auto Bit Error Rate Test
FOSA
— Flight Operations Support Annex
AOA
— Abort Once Around (shuttle Abort Plan)
ESSC
— Engineering Support Services Contract
ABC
— Automatic Brightness Control
LETF
— Launch Equipment Test Facility
EIAT
— end item acceptance test
ASAPTS
— automated scheduling and product tracking system
CDRS
— Contract Data Requirements Schedule
CCA
— Contract Change Authority
ACSU
— Alternating-Current Switching Unit
AFWPAL
— Air Force Wright-Patterson Aeropropulsion Laboratory
LCCD
— Launch Commit Criteria Document
LSPDF
— Life Science Payload Development Facility
CAD
— Computer-Aided Drawing
CAIT
— Computer-Aided Instruction Terminal
BWO
— Backward Wave Oscillator
GMAW
— Gas Metal Arc Welding
C/W
— Carrier Wave
FEDB
— Flight Execution Data Base
ALSE
— Astronaut Life Support Equipment
DBIU
— Data Bus Interface Unit
AGO
— Santiago, Chile Tracking Station
ADU
— Annunciator Display Unit
HRI
— High Resolution Imager
M&R
— Maintenance and Refurbishment
ARFDS
— automatic reentry flight dynamics simulator
HQR
— Handling Qualities Rating (Cooper-Harper)
ACMB
— Applications Configuration Management Board
ATC
— Assistant Test Conductor
ATVC
— Ascent Thrust Vector Control
FIAB
— Flight Integration Assessment BOard
AME
— Abort Maneuver Evaluator
APC
— Aft Power Controller
CTV
— Compatibility Test Van
ADS
— Audio Distribution System
LRF
— Liquid Rocket Fuel
CC
— Channel Controller
CDSF
— Commercially Developed Space Facility
EORSAT
— Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
FQ
— Flight Qualification
IPAD
— Integrated Program For Aerospace Vehicle Design
FCCP
— Firm Contract Cost ProPosal
ASO
— Astronomical Search for Origins
LSTE
— Launch Site Transportation Equipment
AFL
— Astrobiology Field Laboratory
AED
— Aerospace Electrical Division
CPCEI
— Computer Program Contract End Item
CASE
— Computer-Aided System Engineering
LOAD
— Low-Altitude Defense
FOPG
— Flight Operations Planning Group
AFML
— Air Force Materials Laboratory
DVE
— Design Verification Experiment
AJ
— Assembly Jig
ALDO
— Activity-Level-Dependent Operation
ME&D
— manufacturing engineering and development
ITMG
— Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
AAMRAM
— air-to-air medium-range missile
CBB
— Contract Budget Baseline
JTSC
— Joint Test Support Center
MSSTM
— military space system technology model
ATI
— Average Total Inspection
ESOC
— European Space Operations Center
MEP
— Management Education Program
AADS
— Ascent Air Data System
ACRV
— Assured Crew Return Vehicle
AFP
— Air Force Plant
CM
— Command Module
HMCF
— Hypergolic Maintenance and Checkout Facility
DTF
— Development Test Facility
AEB
— Aft Equipment Bay
A/F
— Air-to-Fuel ratio
KPD
— KSC Program Directive
NMI
— Nautical Mile
AI
— Associate Investigator
PI
— Principle Investigator
DODISS
— Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards
AP
— Autopilot
AF
— Award Fee
FSW
— Flight Software
ACCN
— Audit Central Control Network
FOSO
— Flight Operations Scheduling Officer
AAA
— allocations, assessments, and analysis
ABCR
— As-Built Configuration Record
IBF
— Internally Blown Flap
TOGA
— Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere
AIM
— Automatic Information Management
CMN
— Contract Master Network
ICSU
— International Council of Scientific Unions
FRF
— Flight Readiness Firing
HDR
— High Data Rate
AQL
— Acceptance Quality Level
FEO
— Field Engineering Order
AFWTR
— Air Force Western Test Range
AGCS
— Automatic Ground Control Station
AA
— Antiaircraft
FAMOS
— Flight Acceleration Monitor System
EHS
— environmental health services
B/P
— blood pressure
MODS
— Military Orbital Development System
ALSYM
— ALS model
LUPI
— Laser Unequal Path Interferometer
AMC
— Automatic Mixture Control
AH
— Attitude Hold
CC
— Cluster Controller
A/A
— airplane avionics
ABLOS
— Algorithm Beam Line of Sight
BOE
— Break of Entry
AFP
— Advanced Flexible Processor
ADPL
— As-Designed Parts List
KHIT
— KKV hovering interceptor test
AVCOR
— algorithm vibration correlation
LUT
— Launch Umbilical Tower
ACCU
— Audio Central Control Unit
ALCC
— Airborne Launch Control Center
AFMDC
— Air Force Missile Development Center
AET
— Algorithm Evaluation and Test
MIL-STD
— Military Standard
FMT
— Flight Management Team
GEO
— Geosynchronous Earth Orbit
EDCP
— Engineering Design Change Proposal
CLAES
— Cryogenic Limb Array Etalon Spectrometer
ADSF
— Automatic Directional Solidification Furnace
APD
— Area Passive Dosimeter
UPS
— User Planning System
CFAE
— contractor-furnished airborne equipment
ATDB
— Aerothermodynamic Data Book
AID
— Action Item Disposition
CA
— Contract Advice
ASSE
— American Society of Sanitary Engineers
ITDR
— Integrated Technology and Design Review
EOPF
— End of Powered Flight
ABT
— Air-Bearing Table
FQF
— First Qualification Flight
LBR
— Low Bit Rate
AFTOC
— Air Force Tactical Operations Center
ARP
— As-Run Procedure
ACES
— Automatic Checkout Equipment Sequencer
ISCM
— Initial Software Configuration Map
FOH
— First-Order Hold
AOS
— Airborne Optical System
AGN&C
— advanced guidance, navigation, and control
EGORD
— Experiment Ground Operations Requirements Document
ALVIB
— algorithm payload vibration
IAT
— Integrated Avionics Test
A/S
— acquisition sensor
MLGD
— Main Landing Gear Door
APOD
— Astronomy Picture of the Day
FRP
— Fuselage Reference Plane
GN
— Ground Network
ADH
— Advanced Development Hardware
FRG
— Federal Republic of Germany's
AFSWC
— Air Force Special Weapons Center
TRR
— Test Readiness Review
MSOB
— Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
ACO
— assembly checkout
GDR
— Geophysical Data Record
ARS
— Air Revitalization System
HYPACE
— Hybrid Programmable Attitude Control Electronics
CC
— Color Code
ADD
— Architecture Definition Document
ACCS
— Adaptive Communication Control Subsystem
IOU
— Input/Output Unit
ACS
— Attitude Control and Stabilization
HSE
— Heat Shield Entry
KBSA
— Knowledge-Based Software Assistant
EVO
— Engineering Verification Order
ERIM
— Environmental Research Institute of Michigan
ATE
— Aerospace Training Equipment
A/R
— autoland roll-out
ERRP
— Equipment Replacement and Refurbishment Plan
ASCOP
— Applied Science Corporation of Princeton
IRANSAT
— Iranian Government Communications Satellite
CCR
— Contractor Change Review
ARC
— aggregation of red blood cells
GBS
— ground-based software
AGS
— Abort Guidance System
HPBW
— half-power beam width
AGL
— Above-Ground Link
DII
— Defense Industry Initiative
ASM
— air-to-surface missile
HG
— High Gain
LLPO
— Launch and Landing Project Office
AGT
— Adaptive Guidance Throttling
CMOS/SOS
— complementary metal oxide semiconductor/silicon
DGZ
— Desired Ground Zero
CPPS
— Computer Program Product Specification
EUROCOMSAT
— European consortium communications satellite
LSID
— Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
HGCDTE
— Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride
KEE
— knowledge engineering environment
MSO
— Mission Support Officer
FPH
— Flight Procedures Handbook
ADP
— Astrophysics Data Program
L&L
— Launch And Landing
ALV
— Advanced Launch Vehicle
A/S
— arm/safe
CSCSAT
— Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
AAS
— Abort Advisory System
JCS
— Joint Chiefs of Staff
E&O
— engineering and operations
BRS
— Bottom Right Side
CAIT
— Computer-Aided Instruction Trainer
FCITE
— FCI time element
IOA
— Input/Output Adapter
ABCF
— As-Built Configuration File
ALRUTS
— Automated Line Replaceable Unit Tracking System
FMA
— Failure Mode Analysis
COIM
— checkout interpreter module
AE
— architectural and engineering
FSAA
— Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft
RADARSAT
— Radar Satellite
AETL
— Approved Engineering Test Laboratory
CMV
— Common Mode Voltage
G&A
— General and Administrative Overhead
LSAH
— Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
APLAC
— Analysis Program Linear Active Circuit
ACTS
— Acquisition Coarse Tracker Subsystem
ARES
— Advanced Railroad Electronic System
ATP
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing
FTOH
— Flight Test Operations Handbook
AI
— Airspeed Indicator
MSBLS
— microwave scan-beam landing system
TM
— Technical Monitor
FUT
— Flight Unit Test
MFCS
— Manual Flight Control System
AM
— Airlock Module
CCS
— Contract Control System
PAO
— Public Affairs Officer
MBAC
— Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
MMA
— Moving Mechanical Assembly
JED
— Julian Ephemeris Date
LCH4
— liquid methane
CDC
— Countdown Clock
ACL
— Allowable Container Load
ECOS
— Experiment Computer Operating System
CAL
— Contract Advice Letter
C/O
— Cutoff
GAPL
— Group Assembly Parts List
ACES
— Acceptance Control Equipment Section
IFTS
— In-Flight Test System
ABA
— dc amplifier, buffer, and attenuator
FTS
— Federal Telecommunications System
DCASR
— Defense Contract Administration Services Region
BTH
— Below the Horizon
AC
— Accomplishment Criteria
MSO
— Manufacturing Safety Office
ACRC
— Assured Crew Return Capability
GEC
— General Electrodynamics Corporation
MSFN
— Manned Space Flight Network
ALS
— Ada Language System
CCAS
— Cape Canaveral Air Station
JPOC
— JSC Payload Operations Center
M50
— Aries mean of 1950, Cartesian coordinates
EVM
— Earth-viewing module
AOT
— Actual Operating Time
DPM
— Deputy Program Manager
A/S
— auxiliary stage
ASP
— Attached Shuttle Payload
F&M
— Force and moment
FPRV
— flight product requirements verification
AGE
— Automatic Ground Equipment
CMAG
— Cruise Missile Advanced Guidance
BN
— Bullnose
SR
— Support Requirements
HVI
— High-Velocity Impact
OLA
— Operating Level Agreement
LRCA
— Long-Range Combat Aircraft
EAROM
— Electrically Alterable Read-Only Memory
INDAT
— incoming data
DECNET
— Digital Equipment Corporation Network
HEO
— High Earth Orbit
AHM
— Automatic Hold Mode
ADACS
— Attitude Determination And Control System
FVF
— First Vertical Flight
G-A
— Ground to Air
ARN
— Additional Reference Number
AMW
— Angular Momentum Wheel
ACMA
— Army Class Managing Activity
A/J
— antijam
CPIF/AF
— cost plus incentive fee/award fee
DBN
— Data Bus Network
NPP
— NPOESS Preparatory Project
JURG
— Joint Users Requirements Group
AFEB
— Award Fee Evaluation Board
ACD
— Accuracy Control Document
FCDR
— Final Critical Design Review
AFWAL
— Air Force Weapons Analysis Laboratory
LOSP
— Landing Operations Support Panel
ARPESH
— accurate and reliable prototype Earth sensor head
CCTCF
— communication circuit technical control facility
FOWG
— Flight Operations Working Group
C/C
— Combustion Chamber
BP
— Base Plate
BMD
— Ballistic Missile Defense; Boyevaya Mashina Desantika (Russian: airborne combat vehicle)
AHR
— Ablative Heat Rate
ARTSE
— Ada run-time support environment
AFSTC
— Air Force Satellite Test Center
BOI
— Break of Integrity
DOAMS
— distant-object attitude-measuring system
AF
— Airframe
CD
— Coefficient of Drag
FHC
— flight half-coupling
FOIH
— Flight Operations Integration Handbook
NMC
— Network Management Center
AEC
— American Engineering Council
LPIF
— Launch Package Integration Facility
AFE
— Aeroassist Flight Experiment
G/A/G
— ground to air to ground
ASC
— American Satellite Corporation
DA
— Data Administrator
CMAO
— Contract Management Assistance Officer
A/F
— airframe
MPVA
— Main Propellant Valve Actuator
MAIL
— Mockup and Integration Laboratory
AB
— Air Bearing
ACM
— Auxiliary Core Memory
AC
— Atmospheric Corrector
KSSS
— KSC Station Set Specification
ADIC
— Air Defense Intelligence Center
AADR
— Applications Approval Design Review
APAE
— attached payload accommodations equipment
FIIN
— Federal Item Identification Number
AMC
— Army Missile Command
ADA
— Azimuth Drive Assembly
ATO
— Automatic Turn-On
FPSR
— Flight Planning and Stowage Review
FSIWG
— Flight System Interface Working Group
CCP
— Contract Change Proposal
ACS
— Automated Control System
BUSHIPS
— Bureau of Ships, Washington, DC
LDEC
— Lunar Docking Events Controller
FMD&C
— flight mechanics, dynamics, and control
ALU
— arithmetic/logic unit
BSGE
— Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering
BARS
— Baseline Accounting and Reporting System
AGS
— antigravity suit
KPRD
— KSC Program Requirements Document
ACTA
— Activate Test Article
AMIS
— Acquisition Management Information System
AUTO-BF
— automatic body flap
EMPGS
— Electromechanical Power Generation Subsystem
CWE
— Caution and Warning Electronics
NSC
— Norwegian Space Center
IPLC
— Initial Program Load Complete
CDA
— Critical Design Audit
EM&IAS
— electromechanical and integrated avionics subsystem
ASVIB
— algorithm scoreboard vibrations
ACDNS
— attitude control, determination, and navigation
AA/AL
— automatic approach/autoland
CISS
— Centaur Integrated Support Structure
KDS
— Kennedy-Developed Software
EMES
— electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
AP
— air pressure
GAEC
— Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
ALCM
— Air-Launched Cruise Missile
DAF
— Data Analysis Facility
CCC
— Central Computer Complex
LLCSC
— low-level computer software component
ACES
— Acceptance Checkout and Evaluation System
DISCO
— Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office
BSI
— Basic Shipping Instruction
EHOT
— external hydrogen/oxygen tank
CDF
— Central Data Facility
CDRR
— Contract Documentation Requirements Records
ALB
— Acceptance Log Book
KCAS
— Knots Calibrated Airspeed
AEC
— Aft Events Controller
AFTA
— Aft Frame Tilt Actuator
AV
— Audiovisual
ALPS
— Advanced Liquid Propulsion System
AFEC
— Award Fee Evaluation Committee
IORL
— Input/Output Requirements Language
LSSRC
— Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
CAS
— Column Address Strobe
ATE
— Airborne Test Equipment
EVDE
— external visual display equipment
IVSI
— Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
SRB
— Solid Rocket Boosters
KATE
— Knowledge-based Autonomous Test Engineer
ACC
— Aft Cargo Compartment
EODRS
— Earth observation data retrieval system
EWM
— Engineering Wring-out Meeting
ABCAS
— Algorithm Beam Center And Shape
SR
— Service Request
AGCA
— Automatic Ground-Controlled Approach
MACO
— Major Assembly Checkout
EDLS
— Engineering Drawing Library System
JSCM
— JSC Manual
AMIC
— Automated Management Information Center
ACLS
— automated control and landing system
GSP-R
— guidance signal processor-repeater
ER
— Equipment Room
MEDS
— Mechanical Engineering Design System
PM
— Post Meridiem
COSATI
— Committee On Scientific And Technical Information
APM
— Associate Program Manager
AGAP
— attitude gyro accelerometer package
ARCS
— Aft Reaction Control Subsystem
ANRA
— Air Navigation Radio Aid
ACRS
— Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
VC
— Viet Cong
ERCM
— Engineering Requirements and Change Management
A/FM
— arm firing mechanism
EEPROM
— electrically erasable read-only memory
AUASAM
— Automatic Aimpoint Selection And Maintenance
ATS
— Automatic Terminal System
MGSE
— Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
MPM
— Manipulator Positioning Mechanism
CPEI
— Computer Program End Item
HAR
— Hazard Analysis Report
ASRC
— Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
CL
— Confidence Level
BDT
— Block Data Transfer
BCU
— Battery Control Unit
ARMA
— Accumulator-Reservoir Manifold Assembly
CPDDS
— Computer Program Detail Design Specification
BPMS
— Blood Pressure Measuring System
GPU
— Ground Power Unit
CORE
— Common Operational Research Equipment
EICD
— Experiment Interface Control Document
GSVP
— Ground Support Verification Plan
FSDU
— Frequency Synthesizer and Distribution Unit
CI
— Composite Index
MCD
— Minimum Cost Design
C&W
— Caution and Warning
CTV
— Crew Transfer Vehicle
AWAA
— attack warning and attack assessment
AFM
— Arm/Firing Mechanism
GDSM
— Ground Data Systems Manager
SDO
— Solar Dynamics Observatory
AMMM
— Autonomous Magnetic Momentum Management
ATPG
— Automatic Test Program Generator
ACCESS
— Assembly Concept For Construction Of Erectable Space
HDTV
— High-Definition Television
DTCW
— Data Transfer Command Word
AFSCF
— Air Force Systems Command Facility
ELB
— Electrical Load Bank
APSAP
— auxiliary propulsion system aft pod
ADPS
— Acceptance Data Package System
ACIL
— Automatic Controlled Instrument Landing
APC
— Adaptive Payload Carrier
EMM
— Electromechanical Mockup
ABM
— Antiballistic Missile
AMCM
— Advanced Missions Cost Model
AKA
— Active Keel Actuator
ATVCD
— Ascent Thrust Vector Control Driver
ADS
— Air Data Sensor
GL
— Government Leased
ASRE
— American Society of Refrigerating Engineers
ALFT
— Approach and Landing Flight Test
BUOU
— Backup Optical Unit
EDSC
— Early Deployment System Concept
LARSSYAA
— Laboratory for Application of Remote Sensing Aircraft Analysis
AIU
— Abort Interface Unit
ALE
— Airport Lighting Equipment
CA
— Completion of Assembly
LAM
— Liquid Apogee Motor
APTI
— Actions Per Time Interval
PCD
— Process Control Document
CUT
— Coordinated Universal Time
EPD&C
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control
MM&TS
— master manufacturing and test schedule
GBSS
— Ground-Based Surveillance System
AGOSS
— Automated Ground Operations Scheduling System
ASCE
— Airlock Signal Conditioning Electronics
AFSSD
— Air Force Space Systems Division
ACCE
— Augmented Continuous Control Evaluator
ARS
— Atmospheric Revitalization System
MRIR
— medium-resolution infrared radiometer
EDL
— Engineering Development Laboratory
ADU
— Ascent Driver Unit
CWEU
— Caution and Warning Electronics Unit
EOCR
— Engineering Order Control Record
IACS
— Inertial Attitude Control System
AOD
— Analog Output Differential
GDP
— Generalized Documentation Processor
ADAM
— Automated Distributed Architecture Model
A/M
— auto/manual
HICAMP
— Highly Calibrated Airborne Measurements Program
ARIES
— Astronomical Radio Interferometric Earth Surveying
APDL
— Ada programming design language
AP
— Accelerometer Package
EVD
— External Visual Display
PPS
— Precise Positioning System
AFWSG
— Air Force Weapons System Group
EMN
— Engineering Management Network
EPDS
— Electrical Power Distribution System
FISA
— Facility Inspection Shakedown Acceptance
ESV
— Emergency Shutoff Valve
BAC
— Budget At Completion
AICS
— Action Item Closeout Sheet
PIN
— Product Identification Number
EMK
— Emergency Medical Kit
AERO
— Aeroballistics
IRBM
— Intermediate-range ballistic missile
BMO
— Ballistic Missile Organization
G/S
— Glide Slope
ASSD
— Autonetics Strategic Systems Division
BIC
— Bus Interface Controller
ANI
— Authorized, Not Implemented
AOT
— Alignment Optical Telescope
DIPEC
— Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center
AFRSI
— Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation
FSD&P
— flight systems design and performance
LLO
— Low Lunar Orbit
DK
— Display Keyboard
FM/FM
— Frequency Modulation/Frequency Multiplexing
ADSA
— alternate demonstration structural article
CCBD
— Configuration Control Board Directive
ADF
— Automatic Display Finder
ANC
— Active Nutation Control
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Command
GTLV
— government-furnished target launch vehicle
ICBC
— Imax Cargo Bay Camera
FTS
— Federal Telephone System
AMRF
— Automated Manufacturing Research Facility
ASSO
— Assistant System Security Officer
FOMR
— Flight Operations Management Room
FSD
— Flight Simulation Division (JSC)
APK
— accelerometer package
NM
— New Millennium
ETR
— Eastern Test Range (ESME Preferred)
AIST
— Abbreviated Integration System Test
ALCOA
— Aluminum Corporation Of America
AR
— Atmospheric Revitalization
PD
— Program Directive
NHB
— NASA Handbook
JAEIC
— Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee
FM/CW
— frequency-modulated continuous wave
CWBS
— Contract Work Breakdown Structure
AFPR
— Air Force Plant Representative
AEDS
— Analog Event Distribution System
ETB
— Equipment Transfer Bag
APUS
— Auxiliary Power Unit Subsystem
BR
— Bit Rate
ATS
— Automatic Test Set
AHI
— Artificial Horizon Indicator
CML
— Commands and Measurement List
AC
— Auxiliary Computer
LASV
— low-altitude supersonic vehicle
CRISP
— Computer Resources Integrated Support Plan
CRERS
— crew rescue and equipment retrieval system
ACO
— acceptance checkout
FSRS
— Flight System Recording System
ADAES
— advanced data assessment expert system
AMBD
— automated maintenance data base
EGRET
— Energetic Gamma Ray Explorer Telescope
CDQ
— certificate of qualification
AFSA
— Air Force study and analysis
HUL
— Hardware Utilization List
APO
— Automated Purchase Order
CM&S
— Communications Maintenance and Storage
D&P
— Drain and Purge
ACN
— Acceptance Change Notice
KBAC
— Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
AFESD
— Air Force Electronic Systems Division
AHS
— Aft Heat Shield
ALCA
— automatic level-control assembly
AFPD
— Authorization for Program Development
ATTS
— Automatic Telemetry Tracking System
AICC
— Action Item Control Card
HANE
— High-Altitude Nuclear Explosion
FCPS
— Fuel Cell Power System (Subsystem)
MER
— Mission Evaluation Room
AISD
— Autonetics ICBM Systems Division
EP
— Equivalent Person
AN
— Alphanumeric
APSE
— Ada programming support environment
CADU
— Control And Display Unit
BCE
— Bus Control Element
CAR
— Corrective Action Report
ICAAD
— interactive computer-aided analysis and design
AMCR
— Automated Master Change Record
ACLC
— Adaptive Communication Live Controller
AAP
— analog autopilot
AGCU
— air/ground cooling unit
MSFP
— Manned Space Flight Program
FOGM
— Fiber-Optic Guided Missile
AT
— Action Time
BFL
— Back Focal Length
JSTARS
— Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System
ILSWG
— Integrated Logistics Support Working Group
BP
— Back Pressure
ARD
— Abort Region Determinator
USN
— United Space Network
AA/AL
— airplane avionics/autoland
ADTA
— Air Data Transducer Assembly
LACI
— Laser Autostigmatic Cube Interferometer
AFETR
— Air Force Eastern Test Range
ACF
— American Car and Foundry
ARN
— action and reply notice
FLR
— Flight Log Recorder
ETPY
— electronic control assembly thrust vector pitch and yaw
ATS
— Atlantic Tracking Station
AIP
— Avionics Integration Plan
DAE
— Data Acquisition Equipment
GIDS
— General-purpose Interactive Display System
APSS
— Atmospheric Pressure Supply Subsystem
ASRS
— Automated Shuttle Requirement System
CASO
— Cancellation Addendum Sales Order
GME
— Gimbal Module Electronics
IFOT
— In-Flight Operations And Training
ALCA
— Aft Load Controller Assembly
ASA
— Abort Sensor Assembly
AAS
— Advanced Antenna System
AFO
— Abort From Orbit
FMOFEV
— First Manned Orbital Flight With EVA
ILAS
— Instrument Landing Approach System
EDLN
— Engineering DeveloPment Logic Network
BATSE
— Burst and Transient Source Experiment
ICWG
— Interface Control Working Group
ACRES
— automated change request and evaluation system
AID
— Audit Item Disposition
ARAP
— Aeronautical Research Associates of Princeton
CADDS
— computer-aided design and drafting system
ATC
— Active Thermal Control
APIF
— Automated Process Information File
ARTS
— Automated Retrieval and Tracking System
AB
— Airborne Brigade's
ATLAS
— analysis of thrust structure loads and stresses
ACC
— Auxiliary Crew Compartment
MIMS
— Medical Information Management System
AMG
— Angle of the Middle Gimbal
AFSIE
— Air Force standard items and equipment
AOL
— Area Of Launch
PDL
— Ponce de Leon
AFSCF
— Air Force Space Command Facility
FOPSS
— flight operation product scheduling system
DOC
— Data Operations Control
AVE
— Atmospheric Variability Experiment
AFBMD
— Air Force Ballistic Missile Division
BPI
— Boost Phase Intercept
ASB
— Airlock Stowage Bag
CDH
— Constant Delta Height
DMO
— Data Management Office
AFSCS
— Air Force Satellite Communications System
AOFEE
— advanced orbiter flight evaluation experiment
WP
— Working Party
TDRS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
ADS
— Angular Displacement Sensor
ARAP
— Astronaut Rescue Air Pack
GETL
— Ground Elapsed Time of Landing
ISL
— Inertial Systems Laboratory
EOPAP
— Earth and Ocean Physics Application Program
ASFTS
— auxiliary system function test stand
ADT
— Air Data Transfer
ALSS
— Airlock Support System
AGI
— Agreement Item
MEE
— Mission-Essential Equipment
APA
— Antenna Pointing Assembly
AZEL
— azimuth and elevation
BV
— Boost Vehicle
AFETRM
— Air Force Eastern Test Range Manual
ALASAT
— Air-Launched Antisatellite
HFCT
— Hydraulic Flight Control Test
MLF
— MDM Launch Forward
LET
— Linear Energy Transfer (in Spacecraft Power Systems)
COQ
— Certificate Of Qualification
AI
— altitude indicator
FSED
— full-scale engineering development (US)
IBT
— International Brotherhood of Teamsters
FLSC
— flexible linear-shaped charge
EMWA
— Engineering Minor Work Authorization
FO-FS
— fail operational/fail safe
DRRD
— Design Requirements Review Disposition
L/O
— Lift-off
ASTB
— AGN&C Simulation Test Bed
ALSS
— Advanced Life Support System
BDD
— Baseline Definition Document
DCN
— Document Change Notice
ABC
— Ada browse capability
ASC
— Airlock Support Component
CCD
— Checkout Command Decoder
LASERCOM
— laser communications payload
ACE
— Automatic Checkout Equipment
ABMO
— Antiballistic Missile Office
AL
— Autoland
ATRS
— Automated Training Records System
FBM
— fleet ballistic missile submarine
APPS
— Auxiliary Payload Power System
BOC
— Base Operations Contract
ASCS
— Atmospheric Storage and Control Section
AB
— Airborne Battlefield
C-C
— center-to-center
AFT
— Active Fine Tracker
AWACS
— Advanced Warning and Control System
NSC
— Network Systems Corporation
AIR
— Adaptive Intercommunication Requirement
HFT
— Horizontal Flight Test
ATS
— Administrative Telephone System
AFFTC/RPL
— Air Force Flight Test Center/Rocket Propulsion
BSR
— Bite Status Register
ACV
— air-cushion vehicle
LAC
— Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
APUT
— Auxiliary Power Unit Test
GADG
— Gravity or Acceleration Due to Gravity
ARIS
— ALS Requirements Information System
AMC
— Aft Motor Controller
ALPS
— Approach and Landing Procedures Simulator
C-C
— Carbon-Carbon
BCRD
— Basic Consolidated Requirements Document
AOCP
— ac on-board computer program
CCP
— Computer Control Panel
ADRL
— Automatic Drawing Release List
GFERD
— government-furnished equipment requirement description
EHA
— electrohydraulic actuator
BCD
— Baseline Concept Definition
APT
— Astronaut Preference Test
FMP
— Facility Management Plan
FUSE
— Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Explorer
HCP
— Hydraulic Circulation Pump
ACSN
— Advance Change Schedule Notice
ASI
— Amended Shipping Instructions
ASFT
— Abbreviated System Functional Test
AFTP
— Air Force test procedure
HIM
— Hardware Interface Module
GTF
— Ground Test Facility
BAIR
— Breathing Air
CGP
— Central Grounding Point
ADP
— Acceptance Documentation Package
HIGED
— Handbook of Instructions for Ground Equipment Designers
ILSMT
— Integrated Logistics Support Management Team
OD
— Orbit Determination
BMDSCOM
— Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Command
EPDU
— Electrical Power Distribution Unit
FSSE
— Flight Sensor Stimuli Equipment
HFTS
— Horizontal Flight Test Simulator
I&Q
— in phase and quadrature
APGC
— Air Proving Ground Command
GR/EP
— graphite-epoxy
ALSGEM
— ALS global evaluation module
AFATL
— Air Force Armaments Test Laboratory
CCDR
— Contractor Critical Design Review
ICG
— In-Flight Coverall Garment
ASPSL
— ASPP Sortie Laboratory
HTO
— Horizontal Takeoff
AFPC
— Air Force Program Control
AMAL
— Aviation Medical Acceleration Laboratory
LFA
— logistics/functional analysis
ACC
— advanced carbon-carbon
GRO
— Gamma Ray Observatory (NASA)
ASF
— Atmospheric Science Facility
CAP
— Control Account Plan
AEOP
— Adaptive Electro-Optical Processor
AOP
— Assembly Operations Plan
DESHE
— distributed expert system hosting environment
FACC
— Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation
FLPS
— Flight Load Planning System
ANC
— Air Force-Navy-civil
ALE
— Airborne Laser Experiment
ARMS
— Automated Requirements Management System
FSLP
— First Spacelab Payload
CITS
— Central Integrated Test System
GIRD
— Ground Integration Requirements Document
ESG
— Executive Steering Group
CBP
— Connector Bracket Power
AOPM
— Airline Operations Planning Model
DDDS
— Digital Data Distribution System
ATIS
— Automatic Terminal Information System
AOCRD
— acceptance and operational checkout requirements
ABTCU
— active baseplate thermal control unit
ATS
— Analog Tone Signal
ATA
— Assembly Test Article
BTC
— Bus Tie Contractor
AMPM
— Agency Mission Planning Model
EPDC
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control
FEAT
— Final Engineering Acceptance Test
DPD
— Data Procurement Document
CYI
— Canary Islands
LMSC
— Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation
ATS
— Atlantic Tracking Ship
AMEU
— Alpha/Mach Indicator Electronic Unit
DEDA
— Data Entry and Display Assembly
ALRC
— Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company
LEC
— Lockheed Electronics Company
MPICD
— mission-peculiar interface control document
AC
— Advanced Composite
AIOD
— Ascent Insertion On-Orbit Deorbit
ADPA
— Air Data Probe Assembly
EPGCS
— electrical power generation and control subsystem
AF/IN
— Air Force/Intelligence
ALSEMP
— ALS Engineering Management Plan
ALASS
— Alternate Low-Altitude Surveillance System
CDR
— Conceptual Design Review
IFU
— Interface Unit
CCL
— Critical Characteristics List
ATC
— Ablative Thrust Control
ADA
— Adaptive Diagnostic Authoring
FRDI
— Flight Research and Development Instrumentation
ATP-FC
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing fire control
ALC
— Aft Load Controller
ASST
— American Society for Steel Treating
LRO
— Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
GEOSEPS
— Geosynchronous Solar Electric Propulsion Stage
BSA
— bus status/alternate bus table
CWFSP
— Caution and Warning/Fire Suppression Panel
C/O
— Changeout
AMPM
— Agency Planning Manifeset
PSS
— Portable Spacecraft Simulator
ALERT
— Acute Launch Emergency Reliability Tip
APPF
— Automated Payload Processing Facility
ATC/FTD
— Air Training Command/Field Training Detachment
FPU
— floating-point unit
IFTM
— in-flight test and maintenance
ATTACK
— advanced threat technology attack coordination and
ADABECS
— airborne demonstration advanced beam extraction am
LDC
— Lot Date Code
AVRCS
— attitude, velocity, reaction control system
HILS
— hardware-in-the-loop simulation
HR&T
— heat rejection and transport
CMA
— China Meteorological Administration
TRK
— Track
BB
— Breadboard
AMSC
— advanced military space flight capability
BA
— Bank Angle
KDD
— Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
EID
— End Item Documentation
MAR
— Multiple Access Return
DPAS
— Defense Priorities and Allocation System
COGMAN
— center of gravity of payload manifest
DLH
— Direct Labor Hour
FPR
— Federal Procurement Regulation
EFCS
— Earth-fixed coordinate system
LHA
— Local Hour Angle
CSO
— Complex Safety Office
AJCS
— Automated Job Card System
HF/DF
— Hydrogen Fluoride/Deuterium Fluoride
EIU
— Engine Interface Unit
AMX
— AM Transmitter-Receiver
ATOLL
— Acceptance Test of Launch Language
GSIF
— Ground Station Interface Facility
IAV
— Inventory Adjustment Voucher
ATS
— Assembly Trusses and Structure
EDPC
— Electronic Data Processing Center
DDCS
— Data Distribution and Command System
AWG
— Activation Working Group
BTE
— Bench Test Equipment
CCF
— Central Computer Facility
FSY
— Factor of Safety Yield
DCAR
— Design Corrective Action Report
BDCR
— Baseline Document Change Request
AFP
— Ariane-Furnished Property
GEODSS
— ground-based electro-optical deep-space surveillance
RID
— Review Item Disposition
CCM
— Crew/Cargo Module
HBW
— Hot Bridge Wire
CPFF/IF
— cost plus fixed fee/incentive fee
DABS
— Discrete Address Beacon System
IGY
— International Geophysical Year (1 July 1957 - 31 December 1958)
CWS
— Caution and Warning System
ARQ
— Automatic Request
SIP
— Summer Internship Program
CWEA
— Caution and Warning Electronic Assembly
BCD
— Budget Change Document
AMPD
— Applied Materials Physics Division
HFTF
— Horizontal Flight Test Facility
EHC
— Electrical Heating Control
CB
— Center of Buoyancy
C&P
— Contracts and Pricing
FIV
— Fuel Isolation Valve
ADP
— Architecture Decision Point
EBC
— Emulated Buffer Computer
AMDCS
— assurance management document control system
ASAT
— Antisatellite
CBA
— C-Band Transponder Antenna
LISA
— Laser Inferometer Space Antenna
AMTAS
— automatic modal tuning and analysis system
ASRS
— Automated Support Requirements System
APES
— Advanced Processor Emulator System
KKV
— Kinetic Kill Vehicle
ATT
— acceptance thermal testing
APPLE
— advanced propulsion payload effect
SNR
— Signal Noise Ratio
UPN
— Universal Product Number
CARB
— Central Acquisition Review Board
ASSH
— Advanced Space Systems Hardening
IT&V
— Integrated Test and Verification
ASPR
— armed service procurement regulation
MBE
— Minority Business Enterprise
FMK
— Field Modification Kit
ATA
— Abort Time Assembly
CCF
— Converter Compressor Facility
PSM
— Procurement Strategy Meeting
AD
— Air Density
AMR
— Area-to-Mass Ratio
ADS
— Advisory and Directive System
IV&V
— Independent Validation and Verification
AFEV
— Air Force experiment vehicle
HPPF
— Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility
CAA
— Cost Account Authorization
CM
— Crew Module
GSPF
— Ground Software Production Facility
AI
— Anti-Icing
AFAD
— Armed Forces Acquisition Document
ID&CS
— ID&C subsystem
ILRV
— Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle
DS&R
— Data Storage and Retrieval
GPAS
— general-purpose airborne simulator
ER
— Eastern Range
ACT
— Acquisition Coarse Tracker
BP
— Boilerplate
ASLU
— Antenna Select Logic Unit
APS
— Attitude Propulsion System
IHSR
— Integrated Hardware/Software Review
APE
— Arithmetic Processing Extension
EDPM
— Electronic Data Processing Machine
AMF
— Abort Motor Facility
CUB
— Commonality Usage Board
ATM
— Apollo Telescope Mount (on Skylab)
ARS
— ALS Release System
CETA
— Crew and Equipment Translation Aid
IOCU
— Input/Output Control Unit
GDDM
— Graphical Data Display Manager
APS
— Automated Planning System
AC
— Assembly Complete
GGVM
— gas generator valve module
C&T
— Communication and Tracking
CDUM
— coupling display unit IMU
AMCC
— ADL Master Control Console
ATM
— Ascent Trajectory Model
DBP
— Design Baseline Program
AS/CP
— attitude set/control panel
GPVS
— General-Purpose Visual Simulator
ATPSE
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing system emulator
MOI
— moments of inertia
DAAT
— Distributed Architecture Analysis Tool
CCIM
— Command Computer Input Multiplexer
ITVE
— Integrated Technology Validation Experiment
CCA
— communications carrier assembly
EVAS
— Extravehicular Activity System
AFS
— Air Force Standard
DRI
— Data Rate Indicator
MHC
— Manipulator Hand Controller
FUO
— Follow-up Output
AFPM
— Air Force program manager
ASPS
— annular suspension and pointing system
ADB
— auxiliary memory data output bus
AMDS
— Advanced Missions Docking System
AMS
— actuation mechanism subsystem
AO
— Acoustic-Optical
BECO
— Booster Engine Cutoff
ADCOM
— air defense command
CDB
— Command Data Base
IDMRS
— intermediate depot maintenance requirements
KU
— Keyboard Unit
SA
— System Administrator
IPTR
— in-process technical review
BIBIB
— back-illuminated blocked impurity band
APTE
— Automated Production Test Equipment
MML
— master measurement list
BDW
— burst detector EMP sensor
CDBFR
— Common Data Buffer
DIGIKON
— digital control analysis software
CPSD
— cross-power spectral density
AES
— Advanced Electrical Schematic
ACE
— Array Combining Experiment
GSEL
— Ground Support Equipment List
ATDF
— Automated Test Development Folder
HSV
— hypersonic vehicle
APN
— ACE Problem Notice
AMS
— Administrative Messaging System
CBE
— Connector Bracket Experiment
COSPAC
— cost/schedule planning and control
MEB
— main electronics box
GPD
— Gimbal Position Display
MEECN
— Minimum Essential Emergency Communication Network
INR
— Inertial Reference
ATP
— Advanced Technical Payroll
APP
— Advance Procurement Package
ATPA
— Alpha Temperature Probe Assembly
JPASO
— Joint Pacific Area Scheduling Office
CAPSS
— Computer-Aided Planning and Scheduling System
FSPL
— free-space-path loss
ADPSSM
— ADP system security monitor
AISTR
— advanced interferometric system technology requirement
DBUR
— Data Bank Update Request
FCU
— Fluid Checkout Unit
CAP
— Capability Assurance Program
D/VD
— Data/Voice Data
DPT
— Design Proof Test
ATS
— Automatic Transcribing System
DAS
— Data Archive System
MITIL
— MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
AI
— Altimeter Indicator
CCSR
— Carbon-Carbon Survivable Radiator
BDY
— burst detector optical sensor
GDCA
— General Dynamics Convair Aircraft
HCRB
— Hardware Configuration Review Board
CDQR
— Critical Design and Qualification Review
APS
— Auxiliary Propulsion System
EDS
— Edit and Decommutation System
EPDCS
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control System
ASCS
— Atmosphere Storage and Control Subsystem
F-F
— face-to-face
EVCU
— Extravehicular Communications Umbilical
MIEWF
— master integrated engineering work file
DU
— Display Unit
APS
— Aft Propulsion System
ACT
— acquisition, control, and test
CETF
— Critical Evaluation Task Force
SAC
— Senate Appropriations Committee
DIPS
— Dynamic Isotope Power System
H/C
— head count
AR
— Acceptance Readiness
CCS
— Central Control Section
AT
— Assembly Truss
DDPS
— Digital Data Processing System
ALOSA
— algorithm line-of-sight angle
MBFP
— Manufacturing Build and Flow Plan
HEMIL
— hardware evaluator, man in loop
AGOES
— Advanced Geosynchronous Observation Environment Satellite
AETB
— alumina-enhanced thermal barrier
DAFT
— Data Acquisition Frequency Table
CMRB
— Contractor Material Review Board
BD
— Binary Decoder
FACR
— first-article configuration review
MAR
— Mission Analysis Room
MDU
— mission data unit
CDPIS
— Command Data Processing and Instrumentation System
ASE
— Automatic Support Equipment
CDB
— Central Data Buffer
DSARC
— Defense System Acquisition Review Committee
ACD
— Anti-Carryover Device
ASO
— Administrator Staff Office
ARPCS
— Atmospheric Revitalization Pressure Control System
GE-AESD
— General Electric Aerospace Electronics Systems
ETV
— Electrical Test Vehicle
ABS
— air-break switch
AFSLV
— Air Force space launch vehicle
APIRL
— authorized procurement information requirements list
CVF
— Circular Variable Filter
LSG
— Linear Sequence Generator
METVC
— main engine thrust vector control
APC
— Airborne Particle Counter
AMTD
— Automatic Magnetic Tape Dissemination
AP
— atmospheric and space physics
AGE
— air/ground equipment
BSTS
— Boost Surveillance Tracking System
AESOP
— an easy system of programming
EVSU
— Extravehicular Space Unit
ASI
— Augmented Spark Indicator
APS
— Ascent Propulsion System
ALERT
— Acute Launch Emergency Restraint Tip
IMAS
— Institutional Management Accounting System
ARTS
— Advanced Remote Tracking Station
DRA
— Document Release Authorization
AF/DBS
— areal fluid data base system
ARTS
— Automated Restricted Tracking System
AFP888
— designation for P80-1 spacecraft
FPB
— Fuel Preburner
INSB
— Indium Antimonide
AOPL
— Advance Order Parts List
BFC
— Body Flap Control
CDN
— CDR Discrepancy Notice
BDA
— Backup Drive Amplifier
C&D
— communication and data
BMFT
— German D-1 Spacelab Payload
CFT
— cross-functional team
EPPSS
— electrical power/pyro sequential system
CMRR
— Common Mode Rejection Ration
CGAU
— Cabin Gas Analysis Unit
MALT
— Model Assembly List Transmittal
FPPR
— Fixed Price with Price Revision
AMC
— Air Material Command
BCE
— Backup Control Electronics
FACS
— Finance and Control System
AIST
— Advanced Interferometric System Technology
CSDM
— Computer System Diagnostic Manual
DD&CS
— Dedicated Display and Control Subsystem
ANA
— Air Force-Navy aeronautical bulletin
CAP
— Competitive Access Provider
LMIF
— Lower Mechanical Integration Frame
CDF
— Combined Data File
FPSS
— fine-pointing sun sensor
DBE
— Data Bus Element
SCR
— Strip Chart Recorder
BPT
— Body Point
AL-LI
— aluminum lithium
C/O
— Contamination/Overpressure
G/T
— Gain to Noise Temperature Ratio
APR
— Advance Parts Release
AC
— Application Controller
C/SCSC
— cost and schedule control system criteria
ETL
— Environmental Test Laboratory
MBK
— Medications and Bandage Kit
DRAT
— Data Requirements Analysis Tool
DAF
— Data Archive Facility
COSTA
— Cost Accounting (Code)
DDPF
— Dedicated Display Processing Function
ADC
— Analog-to-Digital Computer
ASDTIC
— analog-signal-to-discrete-time-interval converter
BSW
— BFS software
GDBS
— Generalized Data Base System
GCO
— Ground Checkout
BDA
— Bermuda Island
BSR
— Basic System Release
BB
— Baseband signal
DHE
— Data Handling Equipment
WMAP
— Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe
HX
— Heat Exchanger
GDSD
— Ground Data Systems Division
AMT
— Auxiliary Master Tape
CCAS
— Contractor Cost Accrual System
CCSD
— Chrysler Corporation Space Division
AMU
— Attitude Match Update
CBW
— Constant Bandwidth
DPCL
— dedicated payload communication link
GCI
— ground-controlled interception
ASTIA
— Armed Services Technical Information Agency
CC
— Closing Coil
HEDI
— High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor
FMDM
— flexible multiplexer/demultiplexer
ASCADS
— Aft Station Command and Data System
AMPTE
— Active Magnetospheric Particle Tracer Explorer
BCLS
— Base Cardiac Life Support
ASC
— auxiliary switch normally closed
AMSD
— Autonetics Marine Systems Division
AES
— American Electroplaters Society
BLV
— Bleed Valve
P2P
— Point-To-Point
ARABSAT
— Saudi Arabian communications satellite
LAMMR
— large-antenna multichannel microwave radiometer
ABJIT
— algorithm beam jitter
CIWG
— Cargo Integration Working Group
CAAT
— Computer-Aided Assembly Tool
DLAT
— Destructive Lot Acceptance Testing
BF
— Body Flap
AES
— Atmosphere Exchange System
SEF
— Sustaining Engineering Facility
BC
— Broadcast
CWT
— Code Walk-Through
ASAP
— Advanced Sensor Analysis Program
FCW
— Format Control Words
KTF
— Kauai Test Facility
CDF
— Circuit Design Fabrication
CSN
— Customer Source Number
CD
— Countdown
DTRD
— Development Test Requirements Document
BD
— Binary Digit
AVT
— Acceptance Vibration Testing
CBX
— C-Band Transponder
ICRB
— Interface Change Review Board
AHCS
— Advanced Helicopter Control System
ACC
— Automatic Control Console
MLL
— MDM Launch Left
CC
— Convolutional Coding
DDCS
— Document and Data Control System
EMON
— Exception Monitoring
BRAVO
— Business Risk and Value of Operation in Space
BOS
— Backup Operating System
GSERD
— Ground Support Equipment Recommendation Data
GFS
— Government-Furnished Software
EDPE
— Electronic Data Processing Equipment
ASTP
— Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
APT
— Airborne Pointer Tracker
EMSP
— Enhanced Modular Signal Processor
DWI
— Data Word In
ALCOM
— Algorithm Line-Of-Sight Comparison
COLA
— cost-of-living adjustment/allowance
HFCL
— Hydraulic Flight Control Laboratory
ALIO
— Activity-Level-Independent Operation
G-G
— ground to ground
B/L
— Baseline
CAU
— Customer Acquisition Unit
HBBW
— half-beam bandwidth
TCA
— Transformational Communications Architecture
LEFM
— Linear Elasticity Fracture Mechanics
NCO
— National Coordination Office
ARAR
— Accident Risk Assessment Report
ASATS
— antisatellite simulation
ARA
— Auxiliary Recovery Antenna
DCIB
— Data Communication Input Buffer
B/O
— Breakout
ARSDA
— Advanced Radiation Space Defense Application
ITRB
— Integrated Technical Review Board
ATA
— Aft Test Article
C&D
— controls and displays
IOM
— Input/Output Module
HERT
— Headquarters Emergency Relocation Team
LAPSS
— Large-Area Pulse Solar Simulator
ESTF
— Electronic System Test Facility
AFSATCOM
— Air Force satellite communication(s)
FOBS
— Fractional Orbit Bombing System
FPQ
— fixed, special-purpose radar
CFI
— Card Format Identifier
ISDC
— International Space Development Conference
OCR
— Operations Control Room
AM
— Assurance Management
AIS
— Airlock Illumination Subassembly
BAS
— Breathing Air System
EIASN
— End Item Assembly Sequence Number
AOSP
— Advanced On-Board Signal Processor
H&K
— Homing and Kill
EEL
— Electrical Equipment List
AND
— Air Force-Navy design
AFWAL/ML
— Air Force Wright Aeronautical Lals Laboratory
EFSSS
— Engine Failure Sensing and Shutdown System
BMDATC
— Ballistic Missile Defense Advanced Technology Center
ALDC
— Automatic Load and Drive Control
FCSS
— Fuel Cell Servicing System
FDU
— Fluid Distribution Unit
G/A
— ground to air
DF/CMB
— data formatter and command monitor bus
CDC
— Confined Detonating Cord
BTU
— Bus Terminal Unit
ASP
— Acquisition Strategy Planning
LVLH
— local vertical/local horizontal
FH
— Flex Hose
CU
— Configuration Unit
DER
— Drawing Error Report
CARR
— Customer Acceptance Readiness Review
AMF
— apogee memory image
BOP
— Baseline Operations Plan
APP
— Approach Astrophysics Payload
ATC
— ATE Computer
AOIS
— Automatic Optical Inspection System
ATS
— Asynchronous Task Storage
DES
— Data Exchange System
CELSS
— Controlled Ecological Life Support System
AM
— Actuator Mechanism
APS
— Automatic Processing System
AL
— airlock
CCZ
— Command and Control Zone
CNRL
— Communications and Navigation Research Laboratory
GDSO
— Ground Data Systems Officer
AMS
— Antenna Management System
FOG
— Fiber-Optic Gyro
AMI
— Apogee Memory Image
CIC
— Capital Investment Council
GCHX
— Ground Cooling Heat Exchanger
ADS
— Attitude Determination Subsystem
ATOP
— ADA Technology Operational Planning
CTRS
— Component Test Requirements Specifications
MITTS
— Mobile Igor Tracking Telescope System
FDSCU
— fluid distribution system control unit
KSA
— Ku-band Single Access
AMS
— Amplifier Subsystem
PPS
— Payload Planning System
HEL
— High-Energy Laser (US)
CDAS
— Core Design Analysis Simulation
EEP
— Electronic Equipment Package
DLR
— Deutschen Zentrum fur Luft und Raumfahrt
IFRU
— In-Flight Replaceable Unit
ILSA
— Integrated Logistics Support Analysis
CHR
— Cooper-Harper Rating
CCT
— computer-compatible tape
GSBCA
— General Services Board of Contract Appeals
DCO
— Detailed Checkout
BS
— Block Specification
ASP
— Airborne Science Program
GEDAC
— General Electric Detection and Automatic Correction
DTMO
— Development, Test, and Mission Operations
BU&C/O
— buildup and checkout
EBU
— Eyeballs Up (-GZ)
ICDU
— Inertial Coupling Data Unit
ERRC
— expendability, recoverability, and repair capability
MSCL
— Measurement Standards and Calibration Laboratory
G&NS
— guidance and navigation system
FSSS
— Future Strategic Systems Study
ATP
— Airborne Tracking and Pointing
CCCD
— Crew Compartment Configuration Drawing
OSO
— Office of Space Operations
ESS
— Engineering Support System
BRM
— Biological Research Module
CCRF
— Consolidated Communication Recording Facility
FCSTF
— Fuel Cell System Test Facility
BPO
— Blanket Purchase Order
DCASMA
— Defense Contract Administration Services Management Area
DPDM
— differential pulse-duration modulation
MOPIS
— missile operations intercommunications system
CT
— Crawler Transporter
ETT
— Estimated Time Of Track
SC
— Switching Center
BOSO
— Ballistic Orbital Support Operations
C&C
— command and control (also C2)
BLS
— Bottom Left Side
GPIO
— general-purpose input and output
POLAR
— Polar Plasma Laboratory
BMAS
— Body-Mounted Accelerometer System
CCMS
— checkout, control, and monitor subsystem
ELN
— Digital Equipment Corporation's real-time operating sn
AS&ASD
— Autonetics Sensors and Aircraft Systems Division
CARM
— Customer Accommodation Requirement Model
APLIS
— automated payload ICD system
C&TS
— Communications and Tracking System
EURECA
— European Retrievable Carrier
APS
— Auxiliary Power Subsystem
BSI
— Boeing Services International
CSAT
— Combined Systems Acceptance Test
CDNR
— CDR Discrepancy Notice Record
CADS
— Command and Data Simulator
FACI
— first-article configuration inspection
ADS
— Action Document Summary
C&C
— communication and control
CDC
— Classified Document Control
ITU
— Input Terminal Unit
GCMR
— Ground Control Message Request
AVE
— Automatic Volume Expansion
CCR
— Control Center Rack
ANVIL
— CAD tool
DETA
— Diethylene Triamine
DIS
— Data Interface System
GATE
— Generic Automatic Test Equipment
ARRS
— air recovery and rescue service
ADS
— Ascent Design System
GOSS
— Ground Operational Support System
CEIAC
— Coastal Engineering Information Analysis Center
AMS
— Attached Manipulator System
CRI
— Certification Requirements Index
CTPD
— Crew Training and Procedures Division
EIT
— Entry Interface Time
JIC
— Job Instruction Card
IOE
— Input/Output Error Log Table
CDG
— Concept Development Group
CMDB
— Configuration Management Data Base
DUA
— Digital Uplink Assembly
BT
— Burn Time (Engine)
DR&A
— Data Requirements and Analysis
CAP
— Cost Account Plan(s)
GEOMOD
— geometric modeler
GIA
— general-purpose computer interface adapter
GTE
— General Telephone and Electronics
ASAP
— ACE Shuttle Application Processing
CUC
— Computer Usage Control
DOVAP
— Doppler Velocity and Position
IPPB
— Illustrated Provisioning Parts Breakdown
MELI
— Master Equipment List Index
CCVA
— Chamber Coolant Valve Actuator
LAIRT
— Large-Aperture Infrared Telescope
HYDAC
— hybrid digital-analog computer
CC
— Cost Center
FPCA
— Forward Power Controller Assembly
CACB
— Center Aisle Connector Bracket
SPS
— Spectrum Planning Subcommittee
EGF
— Electrical Grapple Fixture
CLIP
— Combined Laser Instrumentation Package
EOQ
— End of Quarter
DKC
— Design Knowledge Capture
CCL
— Commonality Candidate List
C/A
— Coarse Acquisition
APWL
— Automatically Processed Wire List
FCRT
— Flight Display CRT
ELDV
— Electrically Operated Depressurization Valve
CFES
— Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System
CCS
— Command and Communication System
IDMM
— Intermediate and Depot Maintenance Manual
FNT
— Failure Notification Telex
CMC
— Center Management Council
BSM
— Booster Separation Motor
COMM
— Communications Module
ATDP
— Acceptance Test Data Package
IMO
— Integration Management Officer
DECA
— display/AGAP electronic control assembly
ATP
— Activation Test Program
CAPS
— Crew Activity Planning System
CSPF
— Critical Single-Point Failure
AWL
— Automated Wire List
FBCS
— fixed-base crew station
DRMR
— disposition report on MR
AOES
— Advanced Orbit Ephemeris System
CCME
— Contract Change Mass Estimate
C/A
— code standard positioning service
LLTIL
— long-lead-time items list
LOGO
— Limit of Government Obligation
CAS
— Command Augmentation System
CWLM
— Caution and Warning Limit Module
DCEA
— Digital Control Electronics Assembly
CDB
— Computer Data Bus
CMRS
— Configuration Management Requirements Standard
CCPDSR
— communications center processing and display system
EPRN
— Emergency Program Release Notice
ARGMA
— Army Rocket and Guided Missile Agency
CCU
— Communications Carrier Unit
B&P
— Budgetary and Planning
C&DS
— Command and Data Simulator
CIMS
— Consolidated Information Management System
MFBP
— Manufacturing Flow And Build Plan
CSSE
— Control System Simulation Equipment
CDP
— Command Data Processor
FCRA
— Fecal Collection Receptacle Assembly
BKNO3
— boron-potassium nitrate
BEST
— Booster Exhaust Study Test (NASA)
AR
— Avionics Ring
BEAF
— Beam Expander Alignment Function
DD&RR
— Data Display and Review Room
DES
— Data Enhancement System
CADE
— controller/attitude direct electronics
ESDP
— External Sensor Data Processing
BCO
— booster cutoff
BUAER
— Bureau of Aeronautics
LSP
— Least Significant Portion
CCFF
— Cape Canaveral Forecast Facility
CSDD
— Control Systems Development Division
ATL
— Aero-Thermal Lab
FLTSATCOM
— fleet satellite communications
EVLSS
— Extravehicular Life Support System
C-TO-C
— computer-to-computer
MCOP
— Mission Control Operations Panel
EBS
— Emergency Breathing Subsystem
BTR
— Burn Time Remaining
DBRN
— Data Bank Release Notice
ACT
— audio center transmission
DMES
— dimethylethoxys
GTE
— General Telephone Electric
SPIP
— Strategic Program Implementation Plan
BTR
— Bus Transfer
BNS
— Bomb Navigation System
ASGPD
— attitude set and gimbal position display
ESS
— Earth System Science
LS/ST
— Light Shield/Star Tracker
ITSS
— Integrated Tactical Surveillance System
DSMC
— Data Services Management Complex
CPE
— Customer-provided equipment
AM
— Antenna Management
DPDS
— Distributed Processing Design System
BUSGEN
— Bussin generator
BILBO
— built-in logic block observer
ADM
— Air Data Management
BUR
— Backup Rate
IRDTS
— ITS RF and digital test set
IHP
— Indicated Horsepower
HRIR
— high-resolution infrared radiometer
IUCS
— Instrumentation Update Command System
CLRB
— Cost Limit Review Board
BMI
— Battelle Memorial Institute
CFM
— customer-furnished material
MPHE
— Material and Personnel Handling Equipment
MASSPO
— Manned Space Flight Support Project Office
AMRV
— astronaut maneuvering vehicle
DBFN
— Data Bus File Number
APC
— automatic phase control
AUCV
— Advanced Unmanned Cargo Vehicle
CITE
— cargo integration test equipment
CARID
— Customer Acceptance Review Item Disposition
CCS
— Contamination Control System
AVVI
— altitude/vertical velocity indicator
CCS
— Complex Control Set (NASA)
CMAT
— Compatible Materials
DAPS
— Decommutation And Processing System
BTMS
— Body Temperature Measuring System
EAL
— equipment airlock
GN&C
— Guidance, Navigation, and Control
HAK
— Horizontal Access Kit
ARC
— Automatic Responsivity Correction
CUL
— Common Use List
DARCOM
— U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command
EOTS
— Electro-Optical Threat Sensor
AT
— Access Tower
CBV
— Cabin Bleed Valve
ASC
— Array Stowage Container
RFS
— Radio Frequency Surveillance
BITS
— Budget Impact Tracking System
EO
— Engineering Office
DRG
— Digital Ranging Generator
C/SC
— cost/schedule control
DBI
— Data Base Interface
EPD&CS
— electrical power distribution and control subsystem
IGN&C
— integrated guidance, navigation, and control
LHSC
— Left-Hand Side Console
DASD
— direct-access storage device
BCU
— Bus Control Unit
HFRW
— high-frequency resistance welding
CBS
— Connector Bracket Signal
FERD
— Facility And Equipment Requirements Document
FMAR
— Final Mission Analysis Review
CICC
— Cargo Integration Control Center
AS
— Antispoof
FACTS
— FDF Automated Control and Tracking System
ATG
— automated time line generator
BW
— Beam Width
BC
— Binary Counter
PIO
— Program Integration Office
AIP
— Aircraft Instrumented Payload
IAA
— International Aerospace Abstracts
MPTA
— Main Propulsion Test Article
COFI
— Checkout And Fault Isolation (on Board)
AOD
— Advanced Object Data
CDSL
— Computer Data System Laboratory
CRW
— Control Read/Write
GISO
— General Industry Safety Orders
BRRS
— Banana River Repeater Station
DCL
— Document Change List
AMLC
— asynchronous multiline controller
CMDS
— Configuration Management Data System
BPSK
— Binary Phase Shift Key
HRG
— hemispherical resonating gyro
MDSSC
— McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company
UPN
— Unique Project Number
BHS
— Base Heat Shield
MC&W
— Master Caution And Warning
DARTS
— Digital Automated Radar Tracking System
GIM
— Generalized Information Management
AVD
— Air Vehicle Detection
CADS
— Computer-Aided Design System
L&C
— Laboratory And Checkout
BP
— Bandpass
DMMH
— direct maintenance man-hours
EPTU
— Events per Time Unit
CCRA
— Cape Canaveral Reference Atmosphere
EVATA
— Extravehicular Activity Translational Aid
CCS
— Communications and Control Segment
DBG
— Data Bus Group
CPSE
— Common Payload Support Equipment
ASA
— Adapter Service Area
AC
— Audio Center
FRSI
— Felt Reusable Surface Insulation
ISO
— International Standardization Organization
AVVEU
— altitude/vertical velocity indicator electronic unit
CAR
— Customer Acceptance Review
DEE
— Digital Events Evaluator
CD&SC
— Central Distribution and Switching Center
BFEC
— Bendix Field Engineering Corporation
ALSSSWG
— ALS System Security Working Group
GCID
— Ground Computer Interface Device
F&A
— Fabrication and Assembly
APC
— Advanced Propulsion Comparison
ICMT
— Intercontract Material Transfer
CADSI
— Communication and Data Systems Integration
BCT
— Bus Configuration Table
JOR
— Job Order Request
C/S
— Cost/Schedule
L-L
— Line-to-Line
AN
— Army-Navy
AWL
— Augmented Wire List
LPI
— Low Probability of Intercept
DTCS
— Digital Test Command System
EPSTF
— Electrical Power System Test Facility
LCOM
— Logic Control OutPut Module
CAS
— Calibrated Ancillary System
ECAS
— Experiment Computer Application Software
AVID
— automated verification information data base
LWS
— Lightning Warning System
GFTM
— Generic Fluids Transfer Model
BH/MP
— Breather Hose/Mouthpiece
COMM
— Communications Society
EECOM
— Electrical, Environmental, and Communications
HSL
— Hardware Simulation Laboratory
LVDC
— Launch Vehicle Digital Computer
CCC
— Control Center Complex
BACS
— Body Axis Coordinate System
MHE
— material handling equipment
FPE
— Functional Program Element
ECF
— Equivalency Capability File
JRB
— Joint Review Board
DCIU
— Digital Control and Interface Unit
BP
— Barber Pole
GMIP
— Government Mandatory Inspection Point
CDAS
— Configurations Development Analysis Simulation
CCP
— Commercial Change Proposal
CBA
— Collective Bargaining Agreement
DA
— Decision Authority
BIA
— Bus Interface Adapter
D&C
— displays and controls
EOHT
— External Oxygen and Hydrogen Tank
CDUO
— Coupling Display Unit Optics
EPG
— Electrical Power Generator
CIDR
— Critical Intermediate Design Review
FND
— Facility Need Date
D&CS
— displays and controls subsystem
EEH
— EMU electrical harness
IFF
— Identification, Friend or Foe – Individually Fresh Frozen – International Flavors and Fragrances
C&DP
— control and data processor
BAC
— Buffer Access Card
IM
— Intermodulation
SSR
— Satellite Situation Report
FIO
— Furnished And Installed By Others
DSS
— Digitized Sky Survey
BM/C3
— battle management and command, control, and
HIV
— Helium Isolation Valve
ICAM
— integrated computer-aided manufacturing
CMACS
— Central Monitor and Control System
EUTELSAT
— European Telecommunications Satellite
DCEP
— Data Collection and Evaluation Plan
CTI
— Critical Transportation Item
HRL
— Horizontal Reference Line
CSDF
— Central Source Data File
MOCC
— Mission Operations Control Center
DSCU
— digital computer switching unit
BPSK
— Biphase Shift Keying
DVIS
— Digital Voice Intercommunications System
DAS
— Demand Access System
EBI
— Eyeballs In ( GX)
TR
— Tape Recorder
RS
— Relay Satellite
BIU
— Buffer Interface Unit
CASR
— cost and schedule reporting system
SGS
— Svalbard Ground Station
ARTOOS
— Advanced Radiation Technology Office optical support
F&D
— Fill and Drain
BTC
— Binary Time Code
EGB
— Electronic Gimbal Box
CECP
— Compatibility Engineering Change Proposal
BMU
— Bus Monitor Unit
AWI
— Accommodation Weight Investigation
IDU
— Interface Demonstration Unit
MC/EC
— mission-critical/embedded computer
BCRT
— Binary Code Range Time
DTSL
— Data Transfer Systems Laboratory
EOSDIS
— Earth Observing System Data Information System
CAPS
— Crew Altitude Protection Suit
EVSC
— Extravehicular Suit Communications
CM
— Current Month
GMAL
— General Electric Macro Assembly Language
DPCS
— Distributed Process Construction System
AMS
— Automated Messaging System
EPY
— electronic control assembly pitch and yaw
ECCCS
— Emergency Command Control Communications System
GCDS
— ground checkout display and control system
CTCS
— Central Thermal Control System
C&M
— control and monitoring
ESMCR
— Eastern Space and Missile Center Regulation
DVT
— design verification testing
CFSD
— Critical-Function Sequence Diagram
ALC
— Audio Load Compensator
COB
— Communications Office Building
EOG
— Electroculogram
FMEC
— Forward Master Events Controller
EED
— Electroexplosive Device
AUF
— Authorized User File
EGC
— Experiment Ground Computer
FLCA
— Forward Load Controller Assembly
ESMD
— Exploration Systems Mission Directorate
E/W
— energy-to-weight ratio
GCILC
— Ground Command Interface Logic Controller
BSD
— Ballistic Systems Division
BET
— best estimate of trajectory
FPIF
— fixed-price incentive fee
HGA
— High-Gain Antenna
BSRM
— Booster Solid Rocket Motor
FEE
— Failure Effects Evaluation
DIEU
— Digital Interface Electronics Unit
AICBM
— anti-ICBM
SA
— Service Agreement
DLSM
— Data Link Summary Message
PSR
— program status review
LSSD
— level-sensitive scan design
CUIL
— Common Usage Item List
IMU
— Inertial Measurement Unit
AMS
— Automated Material System
IDAC
— Integrated Digital-Analog Converter
CEDC
— Cyclic Error Detection Code
CPES
— crew procedures evaluator simulator
MGVT
— Mated Ground Vibration Test
CAWG
— Customer Accommodation Working Group
AMS
— Automated Measurement System
FAMS
— FDF Automated Monitoring System
DF-SPE-A
— Shuttle Project Engineering Office
CELV
— Commercial Expendable Launch Vehicle
LINS
— Laser Inertial Navigation System
GBT
— gyro bias calibration value
DEMP
— direct EMP
SNIP
— Space Network Interoperability Program
MAICO
— manufacturing, assembly, installation, and checkout
GEA
— Gimbal Electronics Assembly
GLLD
— ground locator laser designator
BDX
— burst detector X-ray sensor
DADE
— Data Acquisition and Documentation Equipment
CAB
— Cost Audit Board
CC
— contamination control
GTU
— Glycol Trim Unit
BISC
— Biomedical Instrumentation, Scientific and Crew
EVT
— Extravehicular Transfer
FAE
— Final Approach Equipment
CRSI
— Ceramic Reusable Surface Insulation
HDC
— Hasselblad Data Camera
AWCS
— Agency-Wide Coding Structure
DIS
— Data Inventory Service
MPTP
— Main Propulsion Test Program
LSU
— Life Support Umbilical
DCDS
— Distributed Computing Design System
SIRTF
— Space Infrared Telescope Facility
CAU
— Command Acquisition Unit
DPR
— Definition Phase Review
CD
— coin dimple
MOCITE
— mobile checkout and integration test equipment
EDB
— Environmental Data Book
COTS
— Commercial Orbital Transportation System
CASP
— Change Assessment Summary Package
CAU
— Command Activation Unit
CDDB
— Common Diagnostic Data Base
AIT
— autoignition test
FTMC
— Fault-Tolerant Memory Control
ICDS
— Interface Control Document Schedule
AVE
— Airborne Vehicle Equipment
DDES
— Data Display Expert System
MPBS
— Main Power Bus Supply
ERSI
— Elastomeric Reusable Surface Insulation
BCD
— Baseline Configuration Document
FCMU
— foot-controlled maneuvering unit
DMICB
— Daily Mission Integration Control Board
KIP
— Keyboard Input Processor
FIM
— field instruction memorandum
CR
— Compliance Review
CSIU
— Core Segment Interface Unit
GETS
— Ground Equipment Test Set
FAME
— Formatting And Multiplexing Equipment
INBIT
— input bit
CCE
— Computer Command Engineer
COMPOOL
— Common Data Pool
BOT
— beginning of tape
DCSP
— Digital Control Signal Processor
IPDR
— Incremental Preliminary Design Review
CBRF3
— Bromotrifluoromethane
FSTE
— Factory Special Test Equipment
PAD
— Project Authorization Document
EWA
— Estimated Warehouse Arrival
BMMD
— body-mass measuring device
UF
— Utilization Flight
EPGS
— Electrical Power Generation Subsystem
C/P
— Cold Plate
CATS
— Change Action Tracking System
FHO
— failed hardover
GHX
— Ground Heat Exchanger
FTT
— Field Test Telescope
CCS
— Communications and Control System
SNL
— Sandia National Laboratory
BCI
— Baseline Configuration Identification
CMSI
— Command Monitor System Interface
DRK
— Display Request Keyboard
GFD
— Government-Furnished Data
GAX
— GN&C annunciation interface
BRF
— band rejection filter
CDM
— Communications Data Manager
GEM
— generic electronics module
MFG
— Major Functional Group
BPV
— Bipropellant Valve
INTF
— Interim National Test Facility
CBSA
— Cargo Bay Stowage Assembly
AST
— all-systems test
DOC
— Data Operations Center
GTT
— Group Technology Time
H/L
— Hardline
CA
— Corrective Action
DDTS
— Dynamic Docking Test System
DCMB
— Development Configuration Management Board
CMS-2
— Cambridge Monitoring System
HALO
— high-altitude large optics
AM
— Alpha Meter
AVSM
— Auxiliary Video Switch Matrix
PRD
— Program Requirements Documents (UDS)
CSPU
— Core Segment Processing Unit
ECLSS
— environmental control and life support system
FSTS
— frequency standard test set
TOCC
— TDRS Operations Control Center
FMCA
— forward motor controller assembly
CEPS
— CITS Expert Parameter System
KDMS
— Kennedy Data Management SYstem(s)
BRCS
— Basic Reference Coordinate System
CHSF
— Cargo Hydrazine Service Facility
FMAD
— Fluid Management And Distribution
DCARS
— data collection and reduction system
EXO
— Experiment Operator (in Spacelab)
MDSE
— Manufacturing and Development Support Equipment
E/P
— electron/proton
D/D
— digital-digital converter
I/C
— Intercommunications
AMC
— Automatic Manual Control
CDAS
— Configuration Design Analysis Simulation
ALS
— airlock system
DECU
— Data Exchange Control Unit
HUT
— Hard Upper Torso
FESL
— Failure Effects Summary List
DMOS
— diffusive mixing of organic systems
DVD
— Delta Velocity Display
MBC
— Maximum Breathing Capacity
AVREL
— availability and reliability program
CATS
— Correspondence Action Tracking System
FUB
— Forward Utility Bridge
EADS
— engineering analysis and data systems
KAU
— Kilo Accounting Unit
ETRR
— environmental test readiness review
ESW
— Engine Status Word
GNCS
— Guidance and Navigation Control System
CIVU
— Cargo Integration Verification Unit
CAT
— computer-aided test
FSH
— fixed superhard
GSSI
— Ground Support System Integration
DSIFE
— DSIF equipment
EWE
— Emergency Window Escape
GORD
— Ground Operations Requirements Document
KUSP
— Ku-Band Signal Processor
GTCU
— Ground Thermal Conditioning Unit
DSPM
— designated subsystem project manager
FODS
— fiber-optic demonstration system
DISP
— Dispersive Spectrometer
BDA
— Bermuda [Kindley Field], Bermuda
BAN
— Budget Allocation Notice
BSU
— Bowie State University
BUN
— BITE Update Notice
CLOUDSAT
— cloud cover statistical analysis program
GPTE
— general-purpose test equipment
EBNET
— EOS Backbone Network
CAIB
— Columbia Accident Investigation Board
MDDS
— Material Directory Data Sheet
ILMF
— intermediate-level maintenance facility
IFTE
— Intermediate Forward Test Equipment
B/C
— Bench Check
DSAT
— Defensive Satellite
CGC
— Command Guidance Computer
ERTG
— Economic Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
CSG
— Concept Synthesis Group
DELNI
— Digital Ethernet Local Network Interconnect
ESI
— Electrical System Integration
CPE
— Change Package Engineer
EMCS
— Energy Managment Control System
CMDM
— control multiplexer/demultiplexer
GIC
— GPC Interface Console
DO
— Discrete Output
ETOC
— Estimated Time Of Correction
CORA
— Coherent Optical Radar Amplifier
CTC
— Chief Test Conductor
FMPAC
— fixed multipurpose application console
EFFGRO
— Efficient Growth (Computer Program)
CDF
— Cool-Down Facility
GAP
— GOAL Automatic Procedure
CSTAR
— Continuous Stellar-Tracking Attitude Reference
LOT
— Lift-Off Time
SAC
— Satellite de Aplicaciones Cientificas
ESTA
— Escape System Test Article
BIS
— Biocide Injection System
CSCD
— Control System Command Decoder
ASC
— automatic sensitivity control
CAT-2
— communications and tracking comprehensive analysis tool
FHS
— Forward Heat Shield
LOV
— Limit of Visibility
CLAS
— Computerized Loads Analysis System
EETB
— electronic/electrical termination building
MCBF
— mean cycle between failures
EBW
— Exploding Bridge Wire
IMF
— Inventory Master File
GMM
— Geometrical Math Model
DSCN
— Design and Simulator Computation Network
TDD
— Task Description Document
MH
— man-hour
SMA
— Science Monitoring Area
EOSH
— Electro-Optical Sensor Hardening
FABU
— Fuel Additive Blender Unit
DACT
— Disposable Absorption Collection Trunk
DIH
— Discrete Input High
SLE
— Space Link Extension
CCD
— Constants Change Display
M&A
— monitor and alarm
PCD
— Project Commitment Document
CRL
— Communications Research Laboratory
CHIPSAT
— Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer
CCATS
— command communications and telemetry system
BVC
— Boost Voltage Converter
SRS
— Service Request System
FVSS
— Fuel Vapor Scrubber System
BATES
— battlefield artillery tactical engagement system
BPC
— Boost Protective Cover
HCMM
— heat capacity mapping mission
G&C
— ground rules and constraints
C/T
— control and timing
BDA
— Bermuda Tracking Station
AW
— Assembly Workstand
FTFD
— Field Test Force Director
COBE
— Cosmic Microwave Background Explorer
DTC
— Design to Cost Program
GCCC
— Ground Control Computer Center
EMD
— Entry Monitor Display
ISMRB
— Information Systems Management Review Board
LLO2
— lunar liquid oxygen
CQIM
— Configuration and Quality Information Management
CHW
— Command Header Word
CAL
— Computer-Aided Logistics
BPR
— Biological and Physical Research
KV
— Kill Vehicle
DRSCS
— digital range safety command system
CCU
— Communications Carrier Umbilical
DA
— Digital to Analog
DHS
— Discrete Horizon Sensor
ESSP
— Earth System Science Pathfinder
MLB
— Multilayer Board
CYC
— cyclic mission-unique process
D/C
— displays and controls
FDLC
— Final Design Load Cycle
DS3
— deep-space surveillance system
ISIS
— Integrated Safety Information System
CCHS
— Crew Compartment Heat Shield
EMCC
— Emergency Mission Control Center
ESO
— Event Sequence Override
ECDU
— Electronic Coupling Display Unit
GT&A
— Ground Test And Acceptance
EVCF
— Eastern Vehicle Checkout Facility
MBV
— Main Base Visit
MSFSG
— Manned Space Flight Support Group
IISS
— Integrated Information Support System
MOC
— Ministry of Communications
CRAS
— Cost Reduction Alternative Study
HPT
— high-pressure test
MORD
— Medical Operations Requirements Document
CRP
— Configuration Requirements Processing
BMVU
— ballistic missile view
CFRP
— carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic
CIJB
— Cradle Interface Junction Box
CSTS
— Cryogenic Storage and Transfer System
SSC
— John C. Stennis Space Center
GTRI
— Georgia Tech Research Institute
STS
— Shuttle Transportation System
B/M
— bench maintenance
FDX
— simultaneous, two-way, full-duplex channel
CAR
— Cloud Absorption Radiometer
KBU
— Keyboard Unit
G/C
— guidance and control
IMCP
— Integrated Monitor and Control Panel
CC
— Computer Center
LGS
— Landing Gear Subsystem
EEWS
— Emergency Egress Window System
GHC
— ground half-coupling
PTC
— Payload Training Capability
CPTA
— Core Propulsion Test Article
FCTF
— Fuel Cell Test Facility
C2S
— command and control subsystem
PAD
— Packet Assembler and Disassembler
EDCS
— Electrical Distribution and Control System
CMRP
— Configuration Management Requirements Plan
H/O
— Handover
IDMS
— information and data management system
CEMF
— Counterelectromotive Force
CC
— Common Carrier
EP&PS
— electrical power and pyrotechnics subsystem
GIAG
— Government-Industry Advisory Group
DTE
— Direct To Earth
DSKY
— Display Keyboard
DTM
— Deputy Technology Manager
EDCAS
— equipment designer's cost analysis system
MIDDS
— Meteorological Interactive Data Display System
BCP
— Benchmark Control Point
HGVT
— Horizontal Ground Vibration Test
MCPS
— Major Cost Proposal System
EMDM
— Enhanced Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
JHU
— The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
EVC
— extravehicular communications
FPBOV
— Fuel Preburner and Oxidizer Valve
GASPI
— Gimbal Angle, Surface Position Indicator
CDF&TDS
— circuit design, fabrication, and test data
CGAD
— Collins General Aviation Division
HAARS
— High-Altitude Attitude Reference System
CDPA
— Classified Data Preparation Area
CCS
— Computer Core Segment (NASA)
AW
— Airlock Wall
MAAB
— Materials Application Advisory Board
ELACS
— extended-life attitude control system
DSIF
— Deep-Space Instrumentation Facility
ETSS
— External Tank Separation Subsystem
MOSC
— Mission Operations Support Center
MPIO
— Mission Payload Integration Office
CIRRIS
— Cryogenic Infrared Radiance Instrumentation for Shuttle
CARID
— customer acceptance report item disposition
CLF
— Consolidated Logistics Facility
COL
— Checkout Language
HCR
— High Cross Range
ICW
— interrupted continuous wave
B/A
— Barometric Altimeter
EVMU
— Extravehicular Mobility Unit
HEMV
— Helium Manual Valve
ELE
— Earth Limb Experiment
DDDL
— Digital Data Downlink
IBR
— Implementation Baseline Review
FCM
— Flow Control Module
DMCM
— double-density modular core memory
ISSO
— Information Systems Security Office
CEEP
— Composite Entry Evaluation Program
FIAR
— Failure Investigation Action Report
BSC
— Brake Skid Controller
KBC
— Kapton Beta Cloth
DELTA
— Detailed Labor and Time Analysis
DIDSIM
— defense-in-depth simulation
FOCR
— Final Operational Concept Review
FMC
— forward motor controller
IHX
— Interloop Heat Exchanger
CCFT
— Controlled Current Feedback Transformer
DSMC
— Data Services Management Center
HCSL
— Hybrid Computation And Simulation Laboratory
CIRHS
— Critical Items and Residual Hazards List
FSF
— First Static Firing
SSE
— Solar System Exploration
JPP
— Joint Program Plan
CEU
— control electronics unit
F/E
— Full/Empty
BCS
— Beam Control System
EVAL
— Earth-viewing applications laboratory
FDSR
— Final Design Status Review
CL
— Contractor Leased
CA
— Contract Award
SM
— Spectrum Management
HAADS
— High-Altitude Attitude Determination System
DCF
— Data Control Facility
DIR
— Document Information Record
FDIIR
— fault detection, isolation, identification, and
ETI
— elapsed-time indicator
HFCV
— Helium Flow Control Valve
CMF
— Consolidated Maintenance Facility
GPUR
— GOAL Test Procedure Update Request
PSC
— Program Support Communications
EDDF
— Error Detection and Decision Feedback
GF&P
— gases, fluids, and propellants
MACRO
— Merge and Correlate Recorded Output
F&PC
— finance and program control
DPRS
— Docking Probe Retraction System
DIPL
— Display Initial Program Load
CAR
— Certification Approval Request
GCILU
— Ground Control Interface Logic Unit
INS
— Information Network System
GUCP
— Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate
BFN
— beam-forming feed network
SMTF
— Shuttle Mission Training Facility
M-
— time in days before move operations
MD-YR
— yaw roll manual direct control mode
HCU
— Hydraulic Charging Unit
ITRD
— Integrated Test Requirements Document
BDD
— Burst Detector Dosimeter
CCU
— Crew Communications Unit
CSIT
— CAP System Integration Test
AUP
— Ames Unitary Plan
EFE
— Electronic Field Experiment
C/D
— Countdown
HPRV
— Hydrogen Pressure Relief Valve
EBCDC
— extended binary-coded decimal
MT&SCDSS
— materials technology and structural concepts for dsystems
SMTF
— Software Maintenance and Training Facility
GASD
— Government Aerospace Systems Division
HDI
— Human Development Institute
DDHA
— Digital Data-Handling Assembly
CA
— Cost Account
KSLOC
— thousands of source lines of code
DESPOT
— Design Performance OPtimization
CCC
— Complex Control Center (NASA)
CAS-YR
— CAS yaw roll control mode
DBGMP
— Data Bus Generation and Maintenance Package
MHA
— multiple-headset adapter
CCS
— Central Computer and Sequencer
CCBD
— Control Change Board Directive
EBD
— Eyeballs Down ( GZ)
TOTS
— Transportable Orbital Tracking System
LSTS
— Launch Site Test Set
LIOH
— Lithium Hydroxide
M&I
— management and integration
FPEG
— fast-pulse electron gun
BM
— Business Manager
CIVT
— Cargo Interface Verification Test
EVCON
— Events Control (Subsystem)
BCCT
— Break Control Command Transducer
CAP
— Crew Activity Plan
ERCB
— Energy Resources Control Board
EMCFA
— Electromagnetic Compatibility Frequency Analysis
CACC
— Communications and Configuration Console
EBO
— Eyeballs Out (-GX)
CTDU
— cross-link transponder data unit
CMW
— compartmented mode work station
C/W
— caution and warning
FCR
— Future Communications Requests
DOM
— Development Operations Manager
BB
— BaseBand
LTR
— Laboratory Test Report
BPR
— Baseline Performance Review
DRUC
— Disposition Record Unsatisfactory Condition
IMOC
— Integrated Mission Operations Center
CMPP
— Configuration Management Program Plan
MMDF
— Mission Model Data File
ITRR
— Integrated Technology Requirements Review
COSI
— Closeout System Installation
CHARM
— composite high-altitude radiation model
BPR
— Bimonthly Progress Report
MSR
— mission support request (US DoD)
HDDR
— high-density digital recorder
FIR
— Fuel Indicator Reading
FMX
— FM Transmitter
FA/COSI
— final assembly closeout systems installation
GEO
— Geostationary Orbiters
BIA
— Booster Insertion and Abort
EGIL
— Electrical, General Instrumentation, and Lighting Engineer
CTM
— Control, Test and Monitor
K-STSPS
— KSC STS Project Specification
DOH
— Discrete Output High
LPG
— liquid-propellant gun
HSU
— Helium Service Unit
HDP
— Hold-Down Post
DSTF
— Delta Spin Test Facility
MERL
— Materials Engineering Research Laboratory
MSDS
— materials safety data sheet
CCP
— Center Console Panel
GIE
— Ground Instrumentation Equipment
MAOT
— maximum allowable operating time
COMM
— Communications software
MMIDS
— Man-Machine Interface Development Station
CAL/OSHA
— California Occupational Safety and Health Act
FHD
— fixed-head disk
MCRF
— Mission Configuration Requirements File
FOSMS
— facility operation scheduling and monitoring system
CCC
— Controller Checkout Console
DEOSS
— Demonstration of Electro-Optical Surveillance Sensor
CCC
— Computer Checkout Console
DSEA
— data storage electronics assembly
DYB
— Dynamic Braking
CCSR
— Crew Compartment Stowage Review
CCC
— contaminant control cartridge
CDCD
— Cargo Design Control Drawing
GVO
— Gaviota (TACAN Station)
IMCC
— Integrated Mission Control Center
HBR
— High Bit Rate
LMCO
— Lockheed Martin Corporation
MERU
— Milli-Earth Rate Unit
AWS
— Advance Warning System
EODB
— end of data block
DDDU
— Display Decoder Driver Unit
CPF
— Calibration Parameter File
EACE
— Early Analysis Capability Enhanced
ENDF
— Evaluated Neutron Data File
HRDM
— High-Rate Demultiplexer/Multiplexer
HULL
— Hardware Utilization and Location List
CCC
— Communication Control Center
CDOM
— Chief Draftsman Office Memorandum
JES
— Joint Environment Simulator
HER
— HIM EquiPment Rack
LCB
— Least Common Bit
DT&O
— data, test, and operation
CSFT
— Combined Subsystem Functional Test
HWT
— hypersonic wind tunnel
E/O
— engineering/operations
GNE
— Guidance and Navigational Electronics
MARP
— Markov Analysis and Reliability Prediction
NS
— Network Services
FRM
— Facility Requirements Manager
IRG
— Inertial Rate Gyro
KA
— Kill Assessment
DTU
— Development Test Unit
EOTF
— Engineering Order To Follow
HEO
— Highly Elliptical Orbit
GESS
— Goddard experiment support system
FS3
— Future Security Strategy Study
ICDR
— Incremental Critical Design Review
NEO
— Near Earth Object
ESMD
— Earth Science Mission Directorate
FSV
— Flight Space Vehicle
EDPL
— Engineering Development Processor Laboratory
BSS
— Backup System Services
MEFE
— Mission-Essential-Function Equipment
CWSU
— Condensate Water Servicing Unit
IBSS
— Infrared Background Signature Survey
FSGS
— flare/shallow glide slope
L/V
— Launch Vehicle
HPG
— high-pressure gas
GWT
— Ground Winds Tower
FIS
— Facility Interface Sheet
NCTAMS
— Navy Computer and Telecommunications Air Master Station
EOCM
— Electro-Optical Countermeasures
FHP
— Fuel High Pressure
CPO
— Central Planning Office
F/O
— fuel oxidizer
KHIL
— KKV hardware in the loop
BFRP
— boron fiber-reinforced plastic
EREP
— Earth Resources Package
HGV
— Hydrogen Gas Valve
KDT
— Keyboard and Display Test
M/R
— Mixture Ratio (Fuel To Oxidizer)
CCO
— current-controlled oscillator
ESDU
— Event Storage and Distribution Unit
FIIWG
— Facility Integration and Installation Working Group
ETROD
— Eastern Test Range Operations Directive
COAS
— Crewman Optical Alignment Sight
AWPV
— automated weld process verification
CPCB
— Crew Procedures Control Board
AWS
— Automated Wiring System
BM
— Battle Management
DOT
— Deep Space Optical Communications Terminal
EVCS
— Extravehicular Communications System
OLA
— Office of Legislative Affairs
MAR
— Mission Assurance Requirements
CINC
— commander-in-chief
CCMTA
— Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex
GRID
— Graphic Retrieval and Information Display
IEA
— Integrated Electronic Assembly
AVL
— address validity
EPGS
— Earth Observation System Polar Ground System
BPD
— Baseline Program Document
FPDE
— Focal Plane Drive Electronics
ENG
— ElectronYstagnogram
CDC
— Command and Data Handling Console
PCB
— Program Control Board
DEU-KYBD
— display electronics unit equivalent inputs
HCV
— Helium Check Valve
MOSFET
— Metal-On-Silicon Field-Effect Transistor
BCR
— Bar Chart Report
NMC
— Network Monitor and Control
LTA
— Lower Torso Assembly
GITG
— Ground Interface Technical Group
DVU
— Delta Velocity Ullage
FMD
— Fixed-Module Drive
EKF
— Extended Kalmar Filter
GPCIPL
— general-purpose computer initial program load
EVF
— Equipment Visibility File
COSM
— checkout servicing and maintenance
MOL
— Mission Operations Laboratory
M&O
— Mission Operations
B/A
— boost/abort
AVCG
— Automatic Vapor Crystal Growth
CTCP
— Configuration Test Change Period
LEASAT
— Leased Satellite
HAMP
— Handling and Moving Procedure
MEDICS
— Medical Information Computer System
CAM
— Computer Annunciation Matrix
AUTO-P
— automatic pitch control mode
VSS
— Voice Switching System
DHP
— developed horsepower
DSB
— Document Status Bulletin
LRO
— Large Radio Observatory
EVSTC
— extravehicular suit telecommunications
CPAR
— controlled parts approval
CD
— cold-drawn
CTS
— Center Telecommunications System
DCNP
— Document Change Notice Proposal
CCV
— Chamber Coolant Valve
CRC
— Cyclical Redundancy Code
HI
— Hawaiian Islands
CTM
— Center Technology Manager
DSDU
— Data Storage Distribution Unit
BUC
— Backup Computer
ID&CA
— inverter distribution and control assembly
CFSTI
— Clearinghouse for Scientific and Technical Information
BUC
— Buckhorn California
C&I
— communication and instrumentation
F&E
— Facility and Environment
GVSC
— Generic VHSIC Spacecraft Computer
COMM
— Communications Commercial
LEB
— Lower Equipment Bay
CAM
— cost account manager
DLO
— Director of Launch Operations
KMI
— KSC Management Instruction
ETCO
— equipment transfer/change order
IVA
— Intravehicular Activity (related To Spacecraft)
ICCD
— intensified CCD
CCP
— Configuration Change Point (NASA)
CMT
— Critical Military Target
SDS
— Switched Data Service
CONAD
— CONUS defense
FILE
— Feature Identification and Location Equipment
MMIP
— Mass Memory Integration Plan
IRCFE
— Infrared Communications Flight Experiment
DAI
— Deferred Acceptance Item
CDCD
— Collins Defense Communications Division
DCOS
— Data Communication Output Selector
MSEC
— Master Separation Events Controller
KLOC
— Thousand Lines of Code
HCM
— hard-copy module
CINCSBL
— commander-in-chief, Space-Based Laser
MDRD
— Mission Data Requirements Document
HGDS
— Hazardous Gas Detection System
ESTL
— Electronic Systems Test Laboratory
CSCS
— Central Security Control System
EXC
— Experiment Computer
FLW
— Fellows (TACAN Station)
CAE
— Corrective Action Engineer
PP
— Planning Package
GSP
— Ground Safety Plan
CMIF
— Common Module Integration Facility
DSL
— Design Specification List
EO
— Earth Observer
LORA
— level-of-repair analysis
LVE
— Low-Voltage Electronics
C/R
— Commutation Rate
MOTR
— multiple-object tracking radar
IEMP
— Integrated Enterprise Management Program
GOMMS
— Ground Operations and Material Management System
CAMERA
— control and monitoring equipment resource allocation
IDEAS
— initial design and evaluation analysis system
CAM
— content-addressable memory
DDTF
— Dynamic Docking Test Facility
BCP
— Base Condemnation Percent
MTAP
— multitask analysis program
MCCR
— Mission-Critical Computer Resource
EMCD
— electromechanical control diagram
MAPOLE
— Magnetic Dipole Spark Transmitter
CTS
— Compatibility Test Set
PAR
— Performance and Accountability Report
ISHA
— Integrated System Hazard Analysis
CDF
— cable distribution frame
CASES
— control and structures experiments for space
DSFT
— Distributed System Fault Tolerance
CSDT
— Computer Software Data Tapes
EIFA
— Element Interface Functional Analysis
L&M
— Light and Medium Vehicles Office
MIRV
— multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles
CAPRI
— Capacitance Rate Integrator
CSOP
— Crew Systems Operating Procedures
ROM
— Rough Order Magnitude
G-V
— Gravity-Velocity
EDO
— extended-duration orbiter
FPOV
— Fuel Preburner Oxidizer Valve
GLC
— Generator Line Contractor
MD-BF
— body flap manual direct control mode
CD
— Central Database
ETLOW
— External Tank Lift-Off Weight
IVP
— Interface Verification Plan
MPAD
— Mission Planning And Analysis Division (JSC)
IURAP
— International User Resource Allocation Panel
EEE
— electronic, electrical, and electromechanical
CIRD
— cargo integration review dry run
INITCO
— initialization and checkout
GSV
— Glove Stop Valve
BCC
— Beacon Control Console
DSP
— Director of Systems Planning
LVPS
— low-voltage power supply
IECO
— Inboard Engine Cutoff
EAI
— Electronics Associates, Incorporated
ERINT
— exoatmospheric reentry vehicle interceptor
IVLN
— integrated vehicle logic network
HMC
— Hybrid Microcircuit
GMCL
— Ground Measurements Command List
LARS
— Laminar Angular Rate Sensor
GPME
— general-purpose mission equipment
MIVP
— Mission Interface Verification Plan
COM-M
— Common Mode
CAN
— Certification Analysis Network
AVE
— Avenal, CA [Avenal Airport], USA
CUP
— Commonality Usage Proposal
EBR
— Eyeballs Right (-GY)
IIOP
— in-orbit plane
ESB
— Essential Switching Box
ETVA
— External Tank Vent Arm
GWA
— General Work Area
MPMSE
— Multiuse Payload and Mission Support Equipment
CMS
— Command Management System
GCE
— GPS Cargo Element
GIWG
— Ground Interface Working Group
CAMP
— Common Ada Missile Package
MSC
— Mission Support Contract
MMH/Y
— maintenance man-hours per year
G/G
— ground to ground
HHMU
— hand-held maneuvering unit
JCA
— Jettison Controller Assembly
CLOT
— Combined Loads Orbiter Test
CDS
— Centre de Donnés astronomiques de Strasbourg
DMON
— Discrete Monitoring
GEOPAUSE
— geodetic satellite in polar geosynchronous orbit
D/A
— decoder activate
FPO
— Future Projects Office
HEM
— Hitchhike Experiment Module
DVO
— Delta Velocity On/Off
DETEC
— Defensive Technology Evaluation Code
BJR
— Blockhouse Junction Rack
PCC
— Processing Control Center
BCE
— Burn Control Element
FWG
— Facility Working Group
IECM
— induced-environment contamination monitor
LMG
— Left Main Gear
ISTA
— Intertank Structural Test Assembly
DVIS
— Digital Voice Information System
DP
— Destination Point
BLOW
— booster lift-off weight
JWST
— James Webb Space Telescope
MICNS
— modular integrated communication and navigation system
LOR
— Line Outage Recorder
LSST
— Launch Site Support Team
IMIP
— Industrial Modernization Incentive Program
MMPSE
— Multiuse Mission Payload Support Equipment
CARR
— Customer Accommodation Requirement Representative
CLF
— Central Logistics Facility
CGSS
— Cryogenic Gas Storage System
G/T
— Gain versus Temperature
IAN
— Institutional Area Network
HKV
— hit-to-kill vehicle
HMU
— Hardware Mockup
NISN
— NASA Integrated Services Network
IOT&E
— integration operational test and evaluation
CSAP
— Control System Analysis Program
ECRC
— Engineering Contract Requirements Committee
BCWP
— budget costs for work performed
I&O
— Inlet and Outlet
GWM
— Guam (STDN)
MRIM
— MOD/MOC reconfiguration interface manager
SSF
— System Support Facility
FMOFPL
— First Manned Orbital Flight with Payload
LSEAT
— Launch Systems Evaluation Advisory Team
MAU
— Million Accounting Units
EPO
— Element Project Office
H/S
— Heat Shield
CD/V
— concept definition and validation
CASE
— Care Application Service Element
CSPL
— Certified Special Processor List
DOS
— Daily Operations Summary
BEC
— Backup Event Controller
IPD
— Information Processing Division
LS/PPF
— Launch Site Payload Processing Facility
MMCL
— Master Measurement and Control List
CICCR
— configuration information control center requirement
CCR
— Configuration Control Record
FCR
— Facility Change Request
BUIC
— backup interceptor control
CSPO
— Control Systems Procurement Office
BN
— Ballistic Number
HPGS
— High-Pressure Gas System
ICCP
— Interface Coordination and Control Procedure
MMIA
— Monolithic Microwave Integrated Amplifier
MDV
— Map and Data Viewer
GRTLS
— Glide Return to Launch Site
LIC
— Load Interface Circuit
HFO
— high-frequency oscillator
LUD
— layup die
FVDS
— fuel vent and drain system
MBSU
— Main Bus Switching Unit
IGES
— Initial Graphic Exchange Specification
LUPWT
— Langley unitary plan wind tunnel
HEG
— Helium Gauge
LBET
— Large Beam Expander Technology
CRTU
— Cryogenic Radiator Test Unit
ESPS
— Experiment Segment Pallet Simulator
BATE
— Base Activation Test Equipment
IPWG
— Integrated Project Working Group
FAMU
— fuel additive moisture unit
ILP
— Integrated Logistics Panel
HAA
— high-altitude abort
FLLK
— frustum-lifting lug kit
ECSS
— Extendable Computer System Simulator
LGTA
— Landing Gear Test Article
GAS
— Getaway Special
ECC
— Encore Computer Corporation
HESS
— high-energy squib simulator
DDMS
— DOD manager for Space Shuttle support
CCP
— Cost Control Program
BAROC
— Baroset Correction
EOMF
— End Of Minor Frame
JTA
— Job Task Analysis
WOTS
— Wallops Orbital Tracking Station
MIPR
— Military Intergovernmental Purchase Request
MMCA
— midmotor controller assembly
HCCB
— Hardware Configuration Control Board
BSE
— Booster Systems Engineer
FAA
— False Alarm Avoidance
COMAT
— Compatibility of Materials
MFLOPS
— millions of floating-point operations per second
CLIPS
— C-language inferencing for production systems
GMCC
— Ground Mobile Control Center
CDH
— Constant Differential Height
H/E
— Heat Exchanger
L/T
— Load Test
ODM
— Operational Data Message
HFCW
— hydrogen fluoride continuous wave
IDEP
— Interservice Data Exchange Program
B/SC
— brake/skid control
H/F
— human factor
HIRAP
— High-Resolution Accelerometer Package
CAO
— Cost Administration Office
GMN
— GoGMNGorman (TACAN Station)
DNS
— Director of Network Services
ITI
— inspection and test instruction
GSE&I
— general systems engineering and integration
MMDB
— Master Measurement Data Base
ESCS
— Electronic Spacecraft Simulator
CAMP
— computer-aided message processing
CAFB
— Chanute Air Force Base
L3
— NDS payload signal
ITIS
— ITI sheet
EDDR
— electron dipole-dipole reservoir
PDL
— Procedure Distribution List
GSU
— Gas Servicer Unit
GASP
— General Ascent Trajectory and Sizing Program
FECR
— Final Experiment Concept Review
CVE
— Complete Vehicle Erector
CAP
— contractor-acquired property
IWS
— Integrated Water System
HAM
— Height Adjustment Maneuver
EH/M
— extension hose mouthpiece
BPC
— backpressure control
MORL
— Manned Orbiting Research Laboratory
CDD
— Command Decoding and Distribution
HIU
— Headset Interface Unit
MHV
— Miniature Homing Vehicle
DMSIF
— DMS Integration Facility
DACB
— data acquisition control and buffer
CMU
— control and monitor unit
BSR
— Biological Sciences Research
COV
— Cutoff Value
BP
— Buttock Plane
K-IUSN
— KSC IUS Notice
CCC
— Command Control Console
FBC
— fluidized-bed combustion
ESA
— Earth Science Applications
BOC
— blowout coil
AUDF
— Automated Unit Development Folder
FSIM
— Functional Simulator
MPCMP
— Mass Properties Control and Management Plan
MSIF
— Multisystem Integration Facility
GUIDO
— Guidance Officer
IVE
— Interface Verification Equipment
MENS
— Mission Element Needs Statement (OPNAV)
LTHIS
— laboratory test hardware inventory status
BDP
— Burst Detection Processor
BUORD
— Bureau of Ordnance
SRS
— Systems Requirements Specification
FOS
— Flight Operations Segment
HSF
— Hypergolic Servicing Facility
ME
— Memory Effect
IDB
— In-suit Drink Bag
CMD
— controller, main display
CIP
— International Communications and Information Policy
ECCP
— Experiment Configuration Control Panel
CCD
— central command decoder
DMM
— developmental instrumentation, MDM mid
B/O
— Burnout
MESSOC
— model evaluation of Space Station operations cost
LRSI
— Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation
PRB
— Peer Review Board
KKVWS
— Kinetic Kill Vehicle Weapon System
BMAP
— Buffer Map
CLCS
— Consolidated Launch Control System
HFTE
— Human Factors Test and Engineering
BD
— Binary Discrete
CC
— Crew Compartment (NASA)
ECRV
— Exponentially Corrected Random Variable
DNS
— Departure Nuclear Stage
CCC
— Coordinate Conversion Computer
KKW
— Kinetic Kill Weapon
EBL
— Eyeballs Left ( GY)
JTS
— Job Training Standard
MICS
— management information and control system
ICMS
— Indirect Cost Management System
CCM
— controlled carrier modulation
IES
— Information Extraction System
ELMS
— elastic-loop mobility system
LEU
— large external unpressurized
EPDB
— Experiment Power Distribution Box
AUTO-YR
— automatic yaw roll mode
CHI
— computer-to-human interface
MSM
— Mission Services Manager
GVTA
— Ground Vibration Test Article
HIL
— Hardware In Loop
CCP
— Contamination Control Plan
EATR
— Extravehicular Assist Teleoperator Robot
TAP
— Telemetry Acquisition Processor
ESU
— Eyepiece Storage Unit
LAET
— Limiting Actual Exposure Time
ITS
— Information Technology Security
LOFO
— Low-Frequency Oscillation
MDSD
— mate/demate stiff-leg derrick
IUDS
— Integrated Utilities Distribution System
LSRM
— Life Science Research Module
ESTEC
— European Space Technology Center
DS-RPIE
— direct support real property installed equipment
GSIU
— Ground Standard Interface Unit
CGF
— Command Generation Function
IAB
— IUS Assembly Building
CCSD
— Collins Communications Systems Division
BE
— Beam Expander
BMC3
— battle management communications
EPCDC
— electrical power conditioning, distribution, and control
ER&I
— engine receiving and inspection
IMDB
— Integrated Maintenance Data Base
DASA
— dual aerospace servoamplifier
SMEX
— Small Explorer
COA
— Center Operations Area
CME
— Commercial Measuring Equipment
CCT
— command/control transmitter
INCO
— instrumentation and communication officer
GST
— Ground System Test
SOCB
— Space Operations Control Board
ICTE
— Inertial Component Test Equipment
CCP
— Configuration Control Phase (NASA)
EXT
— Experiment Terminal (Operator Console On Spacelab)
MLI
— Multilayer Insulation
MPS&P
— material processing specifications and procedures
DPG
— dual-purpose gyro
MGA
— Middle Gimbal Angle
GUL
— GSE Utilization List
ENS
— en route nuclear shuttle
GETI
— Ground Elapsed Time of Ignition
LTDT
— Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel
DFL
— Decommutator Format Load
BSM
— beam-steering mechanism
EAT
— Environmental Acceptance Test
HTP
— Hydroxyl Terminated Propellant
CUDS
— Cumulative Data Statistics
CD
— call director
DHA
— design hazards analysis
MEIU
— Main Engine Interface Unit
DOT/CIAP
— DOT Climatic Impact Assessment Program
ESMS
— Environmental And Special Measurements Systems
GOSRP
— ground operational support requirements plan
FT&C
— Formal Training And Certification
HLAL
— high-level assembler language
MFE
— midfrequency executive
TOTS
— Transportable Orbital Tracking Station
BRIL
— budget receipt/issuance log
GSIF
— Ground System Interface Facility
K-STSM
— KSC STS Plan/Requirement
EOAS
— Engineering Order Accountability System
CDA
— cesium-dideuterium-arsenate
NPR
— NASA Procedural Requirement
CAA
— Composite Audio Amplifier
EUVE
— extreme ultraviolet experiment
CRALT
— CNES Radar Altimeter
CIP
— Change Information Page
EXH
— Exchange Hardware
KCR
— KSC Change Request
ELRAD
— Earth Limb Radiance
CAB
— Computer Address Bus
GLS
— Ground Launch Sequencer
ISU
— international system of units
MSC
— Mission Systems Contract
ETS
— Engineering Technology Satellite
BOS
— bright-object sensor
BSDP
— booster-stage discharge pressure
IMSS
— In-Flight Medical Supply System
CAS
— Crew Accommodation System
GRACE
— Ground Radar Calibration Equipment
SOC
— Science Operations Center
EAD
— ElectricallY Alterable Device
CASS
— CITE Augmentation Support System
SAR
— Schedule and Requests
IESD
— Instrumentation and Electronic Systems Division
GTVI
— gimbal angle and translational velocity indicator
CDDT
— Countdown Demonstration Test
HWIL
— Hardware In Loop
DODI
— DoD Instruction
ISATS
— integration spacecraft automated test system
MSIS
— man-systems integration standards
D/P
— data pack
I3L
— isoplanar integrated injection logic
SLOC
— Single Line Of Code
FCMC
— Facility Control and Monitor Console
IFO
— Information Systems Office
MD-P
— pitch manual direct control mode
ICRP
— International Council on Radiation Protection
KEW
— kinetic-energy weapon
BETA
— Ballistic Exploitation and Target Acquisition
LIDAR
— Laser-Radar
EADT
— Experiment Agency Data Tape
DART
— Director and Response Tester
CAD
— Center Assistant to the Director
IAPU
— Improved Auxiliary Power Unit
MPAC
— Multipurpose Applications Console
B/O
— booster/orbiter
CHROMEX
— Chromosome and Plant Cell Division in Space
MPPSE
— Multipurpose Payload Support Equipment
CFY
— Company Fiscal Year
BM-TW/AA
— ballistic missile tactical warning/attack
HMP
— Hydrazine Monopropellant
CTIS
— crawler-transporter intercom system
FSLT
— first sea-level test
CAPS
— Crew Altitude Protection System
MAI
— Machine-Aided Indexing
MOCR
— mission operations control room
FR
— Flash Report
JC
— Job card
CCU
— Crew Compartment Umbilical
BSR
— Bit Slippage Rate
CUF
— cross-utilization file
MCVP
— Materials Control and Verification Program
M/U
— Mockup
GSTDN
— Ground Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network
BMS
— Battle Management Simulation
TV
— Test and Verification
BE
— Bell End
MPCA
— midpower controller assembly
IDO
— interdivisional operation
HMV
— Hydrogen Manual Valve
PCN
— Procurement Control Number
MRWG
— Mission Requirements Working Group
CDCO
— coupling display, manual control optics
ETF
— Eglin Test Facility
HESSI
— High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager
MCCP
— Mission Contamination Control Plan
LBNPD
— Lower Body Negative Pressure Device
MER
— Mars Exploration Rover
FOSDIC
— film optical sensing device for input to computers
CVSD
— Continuous Variable Slope Data
POIC
— Payload Office Integration Center
HMA
— Hypergolic Maintenance Area
LIP
— Land Impact Program
GSAT
— Geosynchronous Satellite
DSSM
— Dedicated Solar Sortie Mission
HFDS
— Hydrogen Fluid Distribution System
LPOT
— low-pressure oxidizer turbopump
LTG
— Linear Tangent Guidance
IMCR
— Integrated Master Control Record
CSP
— Certified Special Processor
BCID
— baseline candidate item data base
BS
— Backup Subsystem
ODM
— Orbit Data Message
CQDR
— Critical Qualification Design Review
DSOT
— Data Systems Operations Team
CFS
— schedule factor
HFMP
— Human Factors Management Plan
BSI
— Booster Situation Indicator
F/F
— Fill/Full
DLR
— Designs Loads Report
MBPS
— Million bits per second
FOI
— Field Operations Installation
HCS
— high-carbon steel
DMSSIM
— DMS simulation
SCM
— Single Column Model
HEXAD
— developmental 6-axis IMU
GBOTV
— ground-based OTV
PSS
— Packet Switching System
CBC
— Change Board Commitment
ESF
— Explosive Safe Facility
HAINS
— high-accuracy inertial navigation system
FDDB
— Function Designator Data Base
I/Q
— in phase/quadrature
IRCS
— Integrated Resource Control System
SOC
— Simulation Operations Center
CC
— Corner Cube
CC
— Configuration Controller
FLAIR
— functional language articulated interactive resource
CCR
— Cargo Compatibility Review
DORIS
— Determination of Orbit Radio Positioning Integrated from Shuttle
HVDS
— Hazardous Vapor Detection System
ETEDB
— External Thermal Environment Data Base
DSS
— Destination Surface Systems
LSSP
— Launch Site Support Plan
MIMO
— multiple instruction, multiple data paths
I/S
— installation of systems
B/A
— Buffer Amplifier
FOPP
— follow-on parts production
E/L
— Entry/Landing
MPOR
— Master Power-On Reset
BMA
— body-mounted accelerometer
IGC
— Interactive Gaming Center
GPCB
— GOAL Program Control Block
IITCS
— Igloo Internal Thermal Control Section
GAIN
— Graphic Aids for Investigating Networks
LPOP
— low-pressure oxidizer pump
GSCU
— Ground Service Cooling Unit
LSTD
— Laser System Technology Demonstration
DETIR
— Defensive Technology Information Repository
ISWG
— Integrated Support Working Group
FPWG
— FSD PLanning Working GRoup
KOI
— Ksc Operation Instruction
C/F
— Center Frequency
LSSM
— Launch Site Support Manager
CINCSAC
— commander-in-chief, Strategic Air Command
CMF
— controller, motor, forward
GDSSR
— GDSD staff support room
CMC
— Complex Monitor and Control
LFO
— low-frequency oscillator
HPS
— Hydraulic Power SYstem
MSK
— Manual Select Keyboard
IDCP
— interdivision change proposal
ERETS
— Edwards rocket engine test site
HRPS
— Hazard Reduction Precedence Sequence
FDT
— full-duplex teletype
ERCAR
— electrochemically regenerable CO2 absorber and
CDR
— Central Data Recording
MOV
— Main Oxidizer Valve
GSTS/BM
— ground-based surveillance and tracking sagement
GE/B
— General Electric Burroughs
CSS
— Cross Support Services
JSL
— Job Select Logic
ELC
— Earth Limb Clutter
BW
— Bridge Wire
IDMRD
— intermediate and depot maintenance requirements document
FPIT
— field preinstallation test
HRSI
— High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation
EMCS
— Enhanced Mission Communication System
MGC
— Manual Gain Control
BSA
— battery bus solar array
LHOP
— Laser-Hardened Optical Payload
MBPS
— Main Bus Power Supply
CRT
— Computer Response Time
LRW
— Left Rendezvous Window
IOPT
— Input/Output Parameter Table
CVA
— Convair Astronautics
IVC
— Intervehicular Communication
HFDP
— Human Factors Development Plan
ISN
— Internal Statement Number
LI
— Laser Illuminator
CMAR
— Configuration Management Action Request
IRTCM
— Integrated Real-Time Contamination Monitor
HERSCP
— Hazardous Exposure Reduction and Safety Criteria Plan
IDAS
— Integrated Data Acquisition System
MMR
— mass memory ready
LATRS
— Laser Acquisition and Tracking System
CS
— Critical System
DAS
— Demand Access Service
HSSM
— Hardened Space Sensor Model
DWT
— dog wags tail
ECK
— Emergency Communication Key
HSTF
— Hypergolic System Test Facility
IAH
— Interface Attachment Hardware
LBDT
— low-bay dolly tug
DCRR
— Design Change Requirement Record
IDI
— Instrumentation Data Item
DSD
— Defensive Shields Demonstration
IRAM
— Input Random Access Memory
HDRSS
— high-data-rate storage system
CCS
— Configuration and Control Segment
EQE
— Event Queue Element
CTT
— Command Transfer Tape
F/R
— Flared Rudder
SA
— Supplemental Agreement
IRAMS
— inertial reference alignment monitor system
MIUS
— Modular Integrated Utility System
HGS
— Hydrogen Gas Saver
HAD
— heat-actuated device
MCLT
— Maximum Cruise Level Thrust
GCCO
— Ground Control Checkout
GMF
— Ground Module Force
FLAG
— Flexible Assignment Generator
CH/SL
— certified hardware/software list
DSI
— Distributed System Integration
HOST
— hardened optical sensor test bed
DNO
— descending-node orbit
GPRP
— Government Production Research Property
CCC
— Consolidated Controls Corporation
MAIR
— Manufacturing and Inspection Record
M/M
— maximum and minimum
HOW
— handover word
CCC
— Concurrent Computer Corporation
IWG
— Interface Working Group
JETS
— joint electronic-type system
RER
— Receiver-Exciter Ranging
CCP
— Change Control Package
MPGHM
— Mobile Payload Ground Handling Mechanism
EVSS
— Extravehicular Space Suit
CAS
— Coverage Analysis System
BC
— Bolt Center
LBL
— Left Buttock Line
HPFT
— High-Pressure Fuel Turbopump
IEFT
— Integrated Experiment Functional Test
MOMS
— Mobile Optical Measurement System
DP
— Digital Processing
MS
— Mars Surveyor
COMPSIM
— concept mission performance simulation
EXTRAJ
— ascent trajectory
LIE
— Left Inboard Elevon
MDTSCO
— McDonnell Douglas Technical Service Company
BRM
— Baseline Reference Mission
IRST
— infrared search track
EMRLD
— excimer moderate Raman-shifted laser device
IDAR
— interim data assessment review
JPIC
— Joint Program Integration Committee
EIWB
— end item workbook
DEL
— Deorbit, Entry, and Landing
LDAR
— Lightning Detection and Ranging
MHF
— Medium High Frequency
MCPP
— Mission Configuration Product Plan
MCPC
— Manipulator Controller Power Conditioner
ETUD
— external tank umbilical disconnect
MRDB
— Mission Requirements Data Base
BFP
— Buyer-Furnished Part
BPS
— Boost Propulsion System
CCU
— Coupling Control Unit
BDI
— Budget Data and Integration
DSP
— DSS Spectral Processor
COFAC
— Construction Facility
EPSP
— experiment power switching panel
HSIG
— Hermetically Sealed Integrating Gyroscope
LFOP
— Landing and Ferry Operations Panel
HCDB
— Historical Cost Data Base
BOD
— bright-object detector
HELF
— High-Energy Laser Fluence
LEAP
— Lightweight Exoatmospheric Projectile
MECLSI
— mission equipment configuration launch site installation
LPFTP
— low-pressure fuel turbopump
HPOP
— high-pressure oxidizer pump
CMS
— Command Matrix Switch
LOOMS
— laser optics operations and maintenance support
DIDTHT
— defense-in-depth threat
IDTA
— Interdivisional Technical Agreement
LONS
— Local On-Line Network System
EHX
— experiment-dedicated heat exchanger
KDV
— KKV deployment vehicle
HDRM
— high-data-rate multiplexer
MDOP
— maximum design operating pressure
IN
— Information Systems Directorate (KSC)
IASS
— Inverter/ATCS Support Structure
H/X
— heat exchanger
MACDS
— Monitor and Control Display System
HPR
— Hydrogen Pressure Regulator
MCDU
— Multifunction CRT Display Unit
TDD
— Technical Description Document
MFO
— Major Function Overlay
PDF
— Programmable Data Formatter
LOSR
— Line-Of-Sight Range
DTI
— Development Test Instrumentation
L&T
— Laboratories and Test
MER
— Maximum Error Rate
FWC
— filament-wound case
RLV
— Reusable Launch Vehicles (aeronautics)
DFIS
— DFI subsystem
COT
— Critical Optical Technology
HEGV
— Helium Gauge Valve
LOCB
— Launch Operations Control BUilding
BLPG
— buried long-period grating
LOSS
— Lunar Orbital Space Station
ISTP
— Integrated Space Transportation Plan
EPIRSS
— extended-performance infrared search set
MCO
— Mission Control Operations
ISTB
— Integrated Subsystem Test Bed
LDD
— logical data base design
LSSC
— launch site support contractor
IMDS
— Integrated Monitoring and Diagnostics System
CHIP
— College Hire Indoctrination Program
FPSP
— Focal Plane Signal Processor
MBB
— Messerschmitt-Boklow-Blahn
IEMCAP
— Intrasystem Electromagnetic Compatibility Computer Analysis Program
IDRA
— Interdivision Revision Authorization
CAS
— cost accounting standard
IGAX
— Inner Gimbal Axis
EHSD
— existing hardware/software data base
MARRS
— mission analysis and reconfiguration requirements system
CAS-P
— CAS pitch control mode
FCB
— Fracture Control Board
MRCR
— Measurement Requirement Change Request
HELCUSS
— high-energy laser computerized unmanned space
MCC-K
— Mission Control Center, Kennedy
CCE
— Continuous Control Evaluator
BBC
— before-business clearance
L
— Lumen
CCP
— Corrosion Control Plan
IMST
— Integrated Mission Simulation Test
MRI
— Measurement Requirements and Interface
ERBACT
— ERB action item
MDCA
— Main Distribution Control Assembly
GIDD
— GSE Interface Definition Document
LAI
— Logistics Artificial Intelligence
IDCA
— Inverter Distribution and Control Assembly
JST
— joint systems test
CCP
— Configuration Control Panel
CAR
— Corrective Action Record
HPAU
— High-Power Amplifier Unit
M/F
— Maintenance Factor
HSK
— Horizontal Sling Kit
HPOL
— High-Power Optics Laboratory
HSR
— Houston Support Room
GCDC
— Ground Checkout Display and Control
MSSRV
— Mars surface-sample return vehicle
GNCSIM
— GN&C simulation
CMA
— Command Modulator Assembly
MOCV
— Manual Oxygen Control Valve
P2P
— Program to Program
KPSM
— Klystron Power Supply Modulator
SMDS
— Statistical Multiplexer Data System
LVR
— low-voltage release
HSCS
— High-Speed Communications Subsystem
M/E
— mechanical/electrical
TSO
— Technical Support Office
SME
— Scan Mirror Electronics
CDP
— Computer Data Processing
K-STSN
— KSC STS Notice
OSC
— Office of Space Communications
GTP
— General Test Plan
KCV
— KKV carrier vehicle
BOF
— beginning of file
MSR
— Mission Support Room (NASA)
CDC
— Collins Defense Communications
MSDT
— Multiple Shuttle Data Tape
MEKF
— Misson Equipment Kit Facility
IED
— Interacting Equipment Document
LCG
— liquid-cooled garment
EV88
— Experiment Version 88
IOL
— interoffice letter
CCP
— Controlled Components Program
BCH
— Base Chaudhuri-Hocquenghen
IPMS
— Inertial Performance Measurement System
SSA
— S-Band Single Access
ICHA
— Integrated Cargo Hazard Assessment
LEFF
— launch effectivity
MOCS
— Multichannel Ocean Color Sensor
BP
— budgetary and planning
IDSD
— Institutional Data System Division (JSC)
DR
— Deputy of Resources
DTS
— Digital Test Set
GPBIM
— general-purpose buffer interface module
POIC
— Payload Operations Integration Center
MATS
— Master Manufacturing and Test Schedule
CA
— Critical Analysis
ERBM
— extended-range ballistic missile
KIS
— Kitting Instruction Sheet
PIP
— Process Improvement Project
CSTU
— Combined Systems Test Unit
CSS
— Communications Services Section
MNET
— Mission and Data Operations Directorate network
LAM
— Low-Altitude Mission
BO
— beating oscillator
CC
— Crew Certified (NASA)
CCS
— Console Communication System (NASA)
BM
— body-mounted
CIDSC
— Contractor In-House Data Support Capability
LPTTL
— Low-Pressure Transistor-Transistor Logic
HGAS
— high-gain antenna system
DTS
— Distributed Teleconferencing System
CE
— Current Expendable (NASA)
HEF
— High Efficiency
HLCM
— high-level control module
IVAR
— Internal Variable
CMF
— Complex Maintenance Facility
PAA
— Phased Array Antenna
LHFEB
— left-hand forward equipment bay
ILCCS
— integrated launch checkout and control system
SSR
— Solid State Recorder
HGM
— Hot-Gas Manifold
TIP
— Technical Implementation Plan
MHSC
— Manipulator Handset Controller
HMPAC
— helmet-mounted multipurpose applications control
NAC
— Network and Communications
LOAP
— List Of Applicable Publications
CDM
— Configuration Design Module
SSC
— Station Support Computer
IAF
— Interactive Facility
MECF
— Main Engine Computational Facilities
MOLFLUX
— molecular flux
IOCP
— ITS On-board Computer Program
BG
— Back Gear
BV
— Balanced Voltage
CCP
— Change Control Panel
GUSB
— guided, unified S-band
CCL
— Closed-circuit loop
ESC
— Executive Safety Committee
CAR
— Certification Analysis Requirements
IVS
— Interface Verification Summary
EDS
— Earth Departure Station
LWA
— Local Wavefront Analyzer
GOSP
— Ground Operational Support Plan
DSOT
— Deep Space Operations Team
HTE
— hazardous top-level event
ENVIRON
— space natural environment model
CADFISS
— computation and data flow integrated subsystem
MBCP
— Mission Budget Capture Program
MOSTT
— mosaic optical sensor technology test bed
DINS
— Defense Inertial Navigation System
IRP
— Inertial Reference Package
BM
— Ballistic Missile
CAM
— Centrifuge Accommodation Module
GPSCP
— GPS computer program
G/E
— graphite-epoxy
HSB
— heat shield boost
FFF
— Final Factory Functional
IMADS
— information management assimilation and delivery system
LVSSTS
— launch vehicle safety system test set
EXCABL
— expert cable
CDCM
— coupling display, manual control IMU
CEF
— comsec equipment facility
EF
— Electronic Field
DTF
— Design & Test Facility
HAST
— high-altitude supersonic target
HFMU
— high-fidelity mockup
HIBREL
— high-brightness relay
LEDC
— Low-Energy Detonating Charge
CC
— communications control
SHARES
— Shared Resources High Frequency Radio Program
EFP
— ESA-furnished property
CLCS
— Checkout and Launch Control System
BCH
— binary-coded hexadecimal
CDC
— Computer Development Center
MRTFB
— U.S. Major Range And Test Facility Base
PI
— Program Introduction
SDS
— Shuttle Drawing System
BOP
— Basic Overall Polarity
CINCNORAD
— Commander-In-Chief, North American Aerospace
METS
— multienvironment test system
M2P2
— multimission production plan
MSIA
— Multispectral Image Analyzer
HRSO
— high-resolution solar observatory
KEV
— kinetic-energy vehicle
GR/AL
— graphite-aluminum
IORTD
— input/output relationships and timing diagram
ILSCP
— integrated logistics support concept plan
MCRG
— Mission Configuration Requirements Group
IFCG
— Interface Control Group
LCR
— Low Cross Range
CAT
— Control Attenuator Timer
MS
— Mission System
I&RS
— instrumentation and range safety
J/S
— jammer-to-signal ratio
HIC
— Hardware Integration Contractor
CT
— Compatibility Testing
JSLWG
— Joint Spacelab Working Group
IWBS
— Indirect Work Breakdown Structure
WOTS
— Wallops Orbital Tracking System
PP
— Program Plan
CAM
— Control Account Managers
SNIP
— Space Network Implementation Plan
HVE
— high-voltage electronics
GORR
— ground operation readiness review
IMUPLM
— inertial measurement unit prelaunch monitor
UCAV
— Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
HRDR
— high-rate digital recorder
RE
— Ranging Equipment
ECT
— Experiment Command Tape
MCCG
— Mission Command and Control Group
MBL
— Mobile Unit (TACAN Station)
GSIG
— Ground Systems Integration Group
KHILS
— KKV Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator
HDRA
— high-data-rate assembly
OCT
— Office of the Chief Technologist
CINCAD
— commander-in-chief, Air Defense
CDP
— Confidence Development Program
LVTC
— Launch Vehicle Test Conductor
CINCNET
— Commander-in-Chief Network
DC
— Differential Corrections
M/W
— make work
HDRR
— high-data-rate recorder
ICCWG
— Intercenter Communication Working Group
IOQE
— input/output queue element
SOCB
— Space Operations Change Board
GOS
— Ground Operations System
GSSF
— General Service Stock Fund
TTR
— Time to Restore
LINC
— logic and information network compiler
MCCC
— Multimission Control and Computing Center
LLS
— Launch and Landing Site
GSTP
— Ground System Test Procedure
IEEP
— incapacitated emergency egress practice
LLR
— Load-Limiting Resistor
ETS
— Engineering Test Satellite
H&D
— Hardened and Dispersed
MPLN
— Maintenance Planning (Data Base)
MMRS
— Manned Military Recovery System
VITS
— Video Teleconferencing Service
CAL
— canister airlock
KHB
— KSC Handbook
IMTF
— Integrated Manufacturing Test Facility
LMD
— Large Mirror Development
MDSS
— Mission Data Support System
FEMCPL
— facilities and environmental measurement component parts
MADC
— multiplexer analog-to-digital converter
LROSS
— Long-Range Optical System Study
EWW
— extended workweek
CFD
— Central Flight Dynamics
HESSI
— High Energy Squib Simulator Instrument
IOHA
— Integrated Operating Hazard Analysis
CB
— coax interface bracket
IGA
— Inner Gimbal Angle
LEADS
— LWIR Exoatmospheric Discrimination Study
MINISAT
— Miniature Satellite
IMPACT
— Integrated Material Productivity Action
PAA
— Program Alignment & Analysis
GRNC
— group not counted
LECP
— leading edge connective heat transfer program
LHRCS
— left-hand reaction control system
LOFAR
— low-frequency acquisition and ranging
MSRP
— Mission Support Real Property
ESC
— Electronic Systems Command
SIC
— Support Identification Code
MSOIN
— Minor Subcontractor Or IDWA Notification
IMOC
— Integrated Mission Operations Complex
MSM
— Manned Support Module
GMEM
— GPC memory
IPF
— IUS Processing Facility
MOSR
— Mission Operations Support Requirement
IFASC
— Integrated Functions Assessment Steering Committee
SMC
— Sciences Mission Directorate
NOC
— New Operations Center
EPS
— Emergency Planning Subcommittee
DAT
— direct-ascent threat
CAR
— configuration and acceptance review
INTASAT
— Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aerospacial SATellite
JSAT
— Joint Structural Assessment Team
OTV
— Operational Television
PI
— Program Integration
LAMP
— LODE Advanced Mirror Program
CSU
— central switching unit
MEV
— mass excursion vehicle
IMBLMS
— integrated medical/behavioral laboratory measurement
HFX
— high-frequency transceiver
HASC
— High-Altitude Surveillance Concept
MITAS
— Missile Threat Analysis Simulation
L/H
— Local Horizontal
M/I
— Minimum Impulse
LBTB
— launch base test plan
LRES
— Liquid Rocket Engine Stability Program
HRD
— high-rate dosimeter
RS
— Symbol Rate
HCSHT
— high-carbon steel heat-treated
LERC
— Lewis Research Center
GSTDN
— Ground Satellite Tracking Data Network
BFSPLP
— BFS payload preprocessor
MRC
— Measurement Requirements Committee
L/R
— locus of radius
ISPF
— interactive system productive facility
JCCS
— job card control system
MFSP
— macrofunction signal processor
COMP
— Computation Of Rendezvous Targeting
ICI
— Interim Configuration Inspection
DTT
— Design Test Tool
EP
— Education Programs
LDZ
— Lithium-Depleted Zone
MOCF
— Mission Operations Computational Facility
I/V
— Inlet Valve
TIP
— Technical Information Program
L1
— primary navigation signal
HPBRM
— high payload baseline reference mission
MIPIAN
— computer-assisted process planning
LTWG
— Launch Test Working Group
MFRM
— Mobile Foot Restraint Manipulator
BAF
— Barnes Absorption Filter
IOSC
— Integrated Operations Support Complex
GSDS
— Goldstone Duplicate Standard
MPF
— Mars PathFinder
NISN
— NASA Information System Network
KEAS
— Knots Equivalent Air Speed
HRC
— Hasselblad Reflex Camera
DPI
— Detail Program Interrelationship
JIP
— Joint Installation Plan
MCIR
— Mission Configuration and Implementation Requirements
HPC
— corrected pressure altitude
LEH
— launch and entry helmet
CS
— Constellation Systems
LFM
— Local Focus Mechanism
CSO
— Communication Service Office
HMB
— Hard Mobile Basing
LLCF
— Launch and Landing Computational Facility
IEEE
— International Electrical and Electronic Engineers
LPOTP
— low-pressure oxidizer turbopump
MMUS
— Mass Memory Unit Simulator
IPAR
— Irregular Parts Authorization Request
DTV
— Developmental Test Vehicle
STRV
— Space Technology Research Vehicle
J/M
— jettison motor
LMLG
— Left Main Landing Gear
IPAS
— Integrated Problem Assessment System
HTLL
— high-test-level language
RE
— Recurring Engineering
IFTD
— Interface Terminal Distributor
PRD
— Resources Planning Division
FM
— Functional Managers
IMRB
— Interim Mission Reconfiguration Base
MJS
— Manipulator Jettison System
MP/G
— material procedure government
LC&CO
— launch control and checkout
SMA
— S-Band Multiple Access
BB
— BrassBoard
IFDL
— interfacility data link
LSD
— Launch Support Directive
IDSO
— interdivisional sales order
HMTT
— Hurricane Mesa Test Track
L2
— secondary navigation signal
M/SCI
— mission/safety-critical item
IEMC
— Intrasystem Electromagnetic Compatibility
GPRN
— GOAL Test Procedure Release Notice
OD
— Operations Directive
LINJET
— Liquid Injection Electric Thruster
MASER
— microwave amplification through stimulated eadiation
LVP
— Low-Voltage Pressure
IGS
— International GNSS Service
HOFCO
— horizontal functional checkout
HDRS
— high-data-rate system
MNEE
— mission nonessential equipment
MITOC
— missile intercom technical operational communication
MIMOSA
— Mission Modes And Space Analysis
IECS
— Igloo Environment Control Subsystem
SOS
— System of Systems
CC
— Commercial Control
LGA
— low-gain antenna
HOLC
— high-order language computer
DBD
— dead band
INTC/O
— integrated checkout
H/A
— hazardous area
ISRB
— Integrated System Review Board
MBI
— Multibus Interface
MOW
— Mission Operations Wing
HRDA
— high-rate data assembly
KCRT
— keyboard cathode-ray tube
LMDE
— Lunar Module Descent Engine
HM
— Hinge Mount
HEAP
— high-energy aimpoint
LAP
— Linear Accelerometer Package
ILSSE
— Integrated Life Science Shuttle Experiment
NMC
— National Center for Atmospheric Research
WSTF
— White Sands Training Facility
IRAN
— inspection and repairs as necessary
LSSE
— Laser Sensor Support Equipment
SSO
— Source Selection Official
HPOTP
— high-pressure oxidizer turbopump
LFAP
— low-frequency accelerometer pogo
MSO
— Mars Science Orbiter
JISWG
— Joint Integrated Simulation Working Group
LCHTF
— low-cycle high-temperature fatigue
HFRA
— high-frequency recovery antenna
IRME
— Initiator Resistance Measuring Equipment
INT
— Integrated Test
JPC
— Joint Power Conditioner
GMIL
— KSC STDN station
LEID
— low-energy ion detector
VITS
— Video Teleconferencing System
DPP
— deployment/pointing panel
LPOX
— low-pressure oxygen
SHARES
— Shared Resources
EMC
— Element Multiplexer/Correlators
LTVC
— Linear Terminal Velocity Constraint
INSAT
— India Communications Satellite
IUI
— Integrated User Interface
LLI
— limited-life item
HSCU
— Hydraulic SUPPly and Checkout Unit
LDEF
— long-duration exposure facility
MIU
— Malfunction Insertion Unit
MEBO
— main engine burnout
ERNO
— Entwicklungts Ring Nord Organization, Space Division of Eum, VFW-Fokker-Mannheim, Germany
IWDS
— inter-work-package distributed system
MILES
— a computerized schedule system
HRE
— Hardware Reuse Evaluation
IK
— Inner Keel
HLTL
— high-level test language
RER
— Receive Echo Request
MII
— Master Inspection Item
MEP
— Mars Exploration Program
MSCS
— Mobile Service Center System
HPOT
— high-pressure oxidizer turbopump
HLC
— Hybrid Load Controller
MHW
— Multihundred Watt
SOC
— Space Operations Council
PSC
— Policy and Strategic Communications
CSO
— Chief S&MA Officer
HSRV
— Heat-Source Reentry Vehicle
RPS
— Remote Proposal System
TR
— Transition Review
SSC
— Swedish Space Corporation
TCA
— Telemetry Channel Assembly
K/S
— Kick Stage
ST
— Senior Scientific and Technical
LAM
— Laser Altimetry Mission
HAB
— high-altitude burst
MFV
— Main Fuel Valve
JSTPS
— joint strategic targeting planning staff
CC
— Configuration Control
NS
— Netscape Navigator
SMD
— Space and Missile Defense
CC
— Compatibility Change
LHCL
— liquid hydrogen chloride
L/M
— list of materials
ICAI
— intelligent CAI
GVL
— Ground Vibrations Laboratory
SOE
— Standard of Excellence
IGOS
— Interactive Graphic Orbit System
USM
— Unit of Service Metric
ISTP
— Integrated Short-Term Plan
LPFT
— Low-Pressure Fuel Turbopump
MOC
— Mission Operations Complex
DES
— Distributed Evaluation System
ITS
— Integration & Test System
LCUG
— liquid cooling undergarment
LUS
— Liquid Upper Stage
POLAR
— Polar Auroral Plasma Physics Spacecraft
IC/ES
— Intercommunication/Emergency Station
NPP
— Network Planning and Preparation
VHF
— Video High Freqency
WSTF
— White Sands Test Facility
IDEAS2
— independent design and evaluation of advanced spacecraft
MIDAS
— Mission integrated design analysis simulator
MAAS
— Mission Area Analysis System
IOC
— Initial Operational Concept
WART
— White Sands Auxiliary Remote Tracking
IEIWG
— International Element Interface Working Group
IDOT
— Instrument Digital On-line Transcriber
MPA
— Metric Processor Assembly
TSA
— Telemetry Simulator Assembly
GSLS
— Ground Station Link Survivability
WIND
— Project namd for Interplanetary Physics Laboratory
MSOCC
— Multisatellite Operations Control Center
MPG
— Multipoint Grounding
LOSHEA
— line-of-sight hard Earth angle
MAVEN
— Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission
SAS
— Shuttle Avionics System
IF/FDM
— intermediate frequency/frequency division multiplexer
PCN
— Page Change Notice
KBIM
— Keyboard Interface Module
ICAPC
— increased-capability adaptive payload carrier
IPTCS
— Igloo Passive Thermal Control Section
ILO
— Integrated Logistics Operations
JIR
— Job Improvement Request
PRG
— Program Requirements Guidance
FOS
— Flight Operations System
OMI
— Ozone Monitoring Instrument
LOP
— Launch Operations Panel
ICTC
— Inertial Component Temperature Controller
MC&C
— Measurement, Command, and Control
KELV
— KKV/ESM launch vehicle
GRS
— Global Receiving System
IPSL
— Interface Problem Status Log
IPP
— Installation-Provided Property
MPTS
— multipurpose tool set
IHTV
— interim hypersonic test vehicle
HRTS
— HR&T system
SPS
— Service Planning Segment
MHP
— Move and Handling Procedure
KOSC
— Kennedy Operations Support Center
MICOS
— multifunctional infrared coherent optical sensor
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Relay
HFA
— high-frequency accelerometer
LAS
— Low-Altitude Sensor
MRR
— Mission Requirements Request
MECCA
— Master Electrical Common Connector Assembly
KDN
— Kinetically Designed Nozzle
LFAF
— low-frequency accelerometer flutter
HVPS
— high-voltage power supply
RM
— Review Manager
INS
— Integrated Network Services
GL
— Government Led
MN
— main bus
LOC
— Loss of Crew
SMD
— Science Mission Directorate
LIB
— Left Inboard
LACIP
— large-area crop inventory program
MASTIF
— Multiaxis Spin Test Inertial Facility
ICF
— Interface Control Function
HSA
— heat shield abort
TDS
— Tracking Data System
NSD
— Network Services Division
ISPG
— Institutional Support Planning GrouP
SCS
— Specialized Customer Services
MSDOS
— Mass Storage Digital Operating System
NSD
— NISN Services Document
GNIC
— G&N indicator control
SDO
— Space Discovery Office
LOO
— Launch Operations Orders
MMES
— MSFC Mated-Element System
MSCR
— measurements/stimuli change request
I/T
— intertank
MCI
— midcourse interceptor
LSFR
— launch site flow review
PRA
— Probabilistic Risk Analysis
NOP
— Network Operating Plan
VOTS
— Voice Teleconferencing Service
MFTIO
— Minimum Flyout Time For Orbital Interception
PDF
— Portable Date File format
LACIE
— large-area crop inventory experiment
MIS-PLAN
— MIS-payload activity network
IOP
— Ignition Over Pressure
HPI
— high-performance insulation
ILSC
— Integrated Logistics Support Concept
GSVOO
— ground station visibility of orbiting objects
CAS
— computer airspeed
HEAO
— High-Energy Astronomy Observatory
MMCCB
— Multimission Change Control Board
SPIP
— SSP's Process Integrity Plan
TSA
— Transportation Security Agency
MPST
— Multipurpose Support Team
WIND
— Solar Wind Observer
MMOS
— Multimode Optical Sensor
LANES
— III LAN extensible simulator
HSG
— high-speed gear
LFAM
— low-frequency accelerometer modes
LVSG
— Launch Vehicle Study Group
JIS
— joint integration simulation
IOPL
— integrated open-problem list
SSEO
— Space Science and Earth Observation
PCS
— Personal Communication Service
GRD
— Ground Detector
USS
— User Services System
IUO
— interunit order
HPFTP
— high-pressure fuel turbopump
HEOS
— high endo designator sensor
GSTAR
— Saudi Arabian communications satellite
MTRS
— McMurdo Tracking Relay System
IBC
— impurity-band conductor
HRAA
— high-rate acquisition assembly
HEDS
— High Endo Designation Sensor
HVSF
— Honeywell Verification Simulation Facility
RPS
— Retrieval Processing System
L/E
— left-hand engine
ISLM
— integration shop and lab manager
HDX
— half-duplex
LWHS
— Lightweight Headset
JEA
— joint-endeavor agreement
IMUGSE
— IMU ground support equipment
PSR
— Physical Sciences Research
SEF
— System Engineering Facility
MSL
— Mars Science Laboratory
ICC
— Integrated Computer Complex
TMP
— Travel Manager Plus
SSA
— Symbol Synchronizer Assembly
LAW
— low-altitude weapon
HSS
— high stress/strain
MIPIR
— missile impact pointing imaging radar
LLOS
— Landmark Line of Sight
SMA
— Scan Mirror Assembly
GR
— Ground Rule
SMC
— Strategic Management Council
TR
— Transition Readiness
MDD
— mate/demate device
PMB
— Program Management Budget
MSDP
— Mission System Distribution Panel
MEU
— Medium External Unpressurized
KNO
— Kano, Nigeria
HI
— Honeywell, Incorporated
IMW
— intelligent machining work station
POC
— Payload Ops Center
MIIA
— Merritt Island Industrial Area
TDS
— Time Distribution System
OCT
— Optical Communications Technologies
SIP
— Standard Internet Protocol
ILSIM
— integration of lethality studies into model
IOD
— Initial Orbit Determination
ISM
— Image Steering Mirror
IGS
— International Ground Stations
PPS
— Packet Processing System
HFP
— Hardened Focal Plane
II
— implementing instruction
SSE
— Space Science Enterprise
PLC
— Postlanding Communications
SPF
— Service Providing Facilities
SC
— Spacecraft
IPM
— integration program manager
PTC
— Pacific Telecommunication Council
ME
— Mission Engineering
TAP
— Tracking Acquisition Processor
LHP
— left-hand panel
HEOR
— Historical Event Operation Record
NOC
— Networks Operations Center
SCS
— Scan Correlated Shift
SC
— Statement of Capability
LSD
— Logistics Support Depot
SAR
— Software Acceptance Review
SSF
— Support Service Facilities
IH/SR
— integrated hardware/software review
WART
— WSC Alternate Relay Terminal
TMP
— Technology Management Plan
HOLAB
— holographic laboratory brassboard
GS
— Goldstone
IWP
— Indirect Work Package
SC
— Space Communications
PCC
— Permanent Consultative Committee
TIP
— Things in Progress
HRMA
— high-resolution mirror assembly
LCD
— Launch Countdown
OSO
— Operations Services Office
LFRR
— low-frequency radio range
HTM
— high-throughput mission
MSSTP
— Military Space Systems Technology Plan
NM
— Next Month
TTR
— TDRSS Trouble Report
NSF
— Network Support Facilities
PMP
— Point-to-Multipoint
SRB
— Systems Review Board
MSR
— Monthly Status Reviews
SOS
— Science on a Sphere
MOL
— Mission Operations Link
SMC
— Sensor Management Council
UMA
— University of Massachusetts Art
LBS
— L-band subsystem
IMC
— image motion compensation
PSS
— Platform System Services
IOBPS
— input/output box and peripheral simulator
SC
— Security Critical
PSE
— Program Systems Engineering
TIP
— Transition and Implementation Planning
LEP
— large external pressurized
LOCS
— Local Optical Correction System
IPP
— Innovative Partnership Program
LR
— Lunar Relay
LMP
— List Measurement Point
ISP
— Inertial Sun-Point
LFF
— lower forward fuselage
HPV
— high-pressure valve
LOGMOD
— logic model
RPS
— Record and Playback Subsystem
SCM
— Space Operations Commercialization Manager
PIP
— Premium Internet Protocol
SM
— Statistical Multiplexer
GPA
— general-purpose amplifier
USA
— User Service Access
HSP
— high-speed printer
SA
— Spacecraft Adapter
MMS
— Magnetospheric Multiscale Satellite
ICC
— Intercenter Computer Complex
MPA
— Metric Pointing Assembly
LH
— Left-handedness
MDM
— Metadata Manager
PRA
— Project Reporting Attribute
LR
— Lunar Rendezvous
I-LOAD
— initialization load
NWAG
— NASA Wireless Advisory Group
MSM
— Mission and Science Measurement Technology
RM
— Requirement Manager
HO
— hydrogen-oxygen
ILT/RT
— imprecisely located target/relocatable target
IWFS
— Integrated Waste Fluid System
SCR
— SOMO Change Request
OC
— Optical Character
HSDL
— high-speed data line
HSR
— High Sample Rate
RER
— Radar Extimated Rain
PSE
— Programmable Serializer Equipment
IL
— Internal Letter
STP
— SCaN Transition Plan
TA
— Task Agreements
LPS
— Landsat-7 Processing System
PSM
— Power Slice Module
IO
— industral operations
PRG
— Program and Resources Guidance
ICL
— Interface Control Layout
MINISAT
— Spanish Satellite
TA
— Technical Authorities
SRB
— Standing Review Board
MSL
— Mission Support LAN
NIS
— NOCC Information Server
IOP
— Interoperability Plenary
SOC
— Science Operations Coordination
MSBLS-GS
— MSBLS Ground Station
HH
— handhold
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